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The nights are long. The weather is cold. Work and family responsibilities can be stressful.

For some very hygge (non-digital) reading on the mindset of hygge, here are some books on the subject: “The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living,” by Happiness Research Institute CEO Meik Wiking “The Year of Living Danishly,” by British journalist Helen Russell “How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life,” […]

We check in with Mainers who face winter with lots of coziness and camaraderie, just like the Danes.

Hygge is my new favorite word — and aspiration — for 2024.

The Danish concept of hygge, pronounced "hoo-ga," encompasses a feeling of coziness, conviviality, and well-being found through enjoying the simple things in life.

In uncertain times, we need all the comfort we can get, which is why the Danish art of hygge—the Nordic approach to cozy living—has never been more relevant than it is right now.

In an effort to cut out all that brain business, I have again extended an invitation (an, ahem, olive branch?) to the woman who can solve our most pressing

Hygge is described as the art of getting comfortable and cozy. The Scandinavian lifestyle trend has recently gotten a lot of attention from wellness gurus, but experts say it is indeed a way to practice self-care and take care of your well-being.

Taking a look back at columns I’ve written during the month of March, I came across my 2017 review of “The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living” by Meik Wiking. It struck a chord with me because at this moment I can’t remember a more stressful time in my life. The pandemic, which I truly hope is easing, has been a constant, unwelcome companion for over two years now; the recent attacks on Ukraine by Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, are incredibly scary and troubling;...

HowStuffWorks finds out what the word hygge means and how you can incorporate this feeling of well being into everyday life.