Hygge, an old Danish concept that helps Danes get through the long cold winter, is usually inadequately translated as "coziness." This translation is a little too simplistic: coziness relates to physical surroundings — a jersey can be cozy, or a warm bed — whereas hygge has more to do with people's behavior towards each other. It is the art of creating intimacy: a sense of comradeship, conviviality, and contentment rolled into one.
I've been trying to seek out some Hygge this winter or at least stop and soak in those moments when I identify with that feeling of cosiness, camaraderie and contentment. I have felt it a few times in recent weeks....during our warm and festive Christmas Dinner, Playing board games with Andrew and Anneka, while carrying our candles through our first and most magical Advent spiral at the School and during this day of skating, playing, chatting and sharing a meal with friends. I'm naturally a bit of an introvert and it can take me a long time to come out of my shell with new friends but I love that magical feeling of togetherness once I feel relaxed enough to enjoy myself :) It was a joy spending the day with this lovely family....
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