How do you like to spend a snowy day? Residents of Nordic countries have had a lot of time to think about that, and one common answer is hygge, which comes from an old Norse word meaning “to think”. This Danish and Norwegian word, pronounced HUE-gah or HOO-gah, isn’t just about thinking; it’s about a contented lifestyle. It’s the way that these cultures embrace comfort, coziness, and a sense of wellbeing and safety.
Reading can be part of a hygge experience or lifestyle. Here are seven steps you can take to have a hygge experience with your books: