Hygge (, H(Y)OO-gə; Danish: [ˈhykə]; Norwegian: [ˈhŷɡːə]) is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and "comfortable conviviality" with feelings of wellness and contentment. As a cultural category with its sets of associated practices hygge has more or less the same meaning in both places and in both languages; however, the emphasis on hygge as a core part of Danish culture is a recent phenomenon, dating to the late 20th century. Beginning in the 21st century, the concept of Hygge has expanded its cultural impact in countries outside of Denmark.
Etymology
The word hygge comes from a Danish word meaning "to give courage, comfort, joy". Hygge stems from hyggja which means "to think" in Old Norse. Hygge...
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