Just last week, 'hygge' made it into the Collins Dictionary, proving that its cultural domination is complete. But I simply can't get on board with this smug Scandi obsession. The truth is, home-grown ...

The Danish concept of “hygge,” linked to candles and coziness, seems to have many similarities with the Japanese understanding of beauty and heritage known as “wabi-sabi.” But how close are they? In ...

Hygge began as a Danish idea shaped by long winters and limited daylight, yet its essence speaks easily to Indian homes ...

Taking time out to linger over a midday cup of coffee; cozying up with family or old friends to share a long meal; baking bread and serving it to guests. All are examples of the Danish concept of ...

The Danish word "hygge" is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "a quality of coziness and conviviality that engenders a feeling of well-being." Which is helping to make it one of the hottest trends in ...

At a time when Americans are staying home, the Danish concept of hygge is perhaps needed now more than ever. While staying at home can induce stress, hygge (pronounced “hue-guh”) allows for moments of ...

Cultivating a positive and productive work environment is increasingly paramount in an age of stress and burnout. What better nation to learn from than the Danes, consistently ranked among the ...