YEAR OF HYGGE
A
few months ago, I spent a few
weeks in Denmark with my younger
sister. The people are nice, the
food is great, and the canals lined
with fishermen’s vessels and brightly colored
buildings are cuter than any picture could
convey. But what was the best part of our
Danish adventure? Experiencing hygge. Lots
and lots of hygge.
You’re probably wondering: what the hell
is hygge (pronounced: hue-guh)? Hygge is the
Scandinavian word for experiencing something
cozy, something charming, something special.
Though there is a definition, hygge isn’t
something concrete. It’s a feeling. To put it in
colloquial terms, it’s a vibe.
Imagine a night spent in a cozy sweater in
front of a fireplace drinking wine with your best
friends. That’s hygge. Being crowded snugly
around a table in a dim, candle-lit basement bar
with your loved ones. That’s hygge. Sitting and
having dinner outside on a cold night (and trust
me, Denmark is cold) with a gigantic blanket
and steamy beverage to keep you warm. That’s
hygge. And you need more of it in your life.
If you’re an avid Internet user, and let’s be
honest, we all are, you’re probably well aware
of the influx of aesthetic imagery all over the
web: beautiful bedrooms, plush bedding and
furniture, candlelit restaurants, cozy sweaters.
Particularly during winter, honing in on the
hygge aesthetic is not only a wholly enjoyable
experience, but makes those chilly, snowed-in
nights a lot less frustrating. But in order to fully
embrace the hygge lifestyle, you’re going to
need to make some preparations. Forget $15
cocktails, miserable hangovers, and crowded
clubs. 2018 is the year of hygge. BY KATIE
HOESLEY
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Sweaters
And by sweaters, I
mean cozy clothes. For
me, that’s an oversized
sweater. For you, it might
be a hoodie and pair of
sweats, and for someone
else, it might be
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a pair of wool socks and
fuzzy slippers. Whatever
your code of comfort
may be, invest in some
hygge-esque clothing
to get you through the
winter. You deserve it.