Winter Time
During my usual scrolling through Pinterest I noticed a great deal of pins concerning the Danish concept of hygge. The word was often accompanying pictures of cozy blankets draped over a chair with cups of coffee and books artistically arranged by a window overlooking a snowy scene. I had a vague idea about hygge having encountered the word while adding to and browsing my winter themed board, but I dug a bit deeper to remind myself what it actauly meant. As far as I can tell, there’s not a definite translation but more of a feeling or a concept, a concept of coziness during the winter months. In Denmark people commonly enjoy hot drinks and foods while visiting friends, basically enjoying winter rather than tolerating it. After refreshing my memory on hygge and learning how to pronounce it ( hyu-gah) I was intrigued and encouraged by the whole concept. I decided that it seemed like a great way to not just survive winter but to enjoy the season. I also r