The Little Book of Hygge : : Danish Secrets to Happy Living

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Call Number: 158.1 Wi, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Self-Help / General / Wiking, Meik
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch

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Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2016 by Penguin Random House UK.
The key to happiness? -- Light -- We need to talk about hygge -- Togetherness -- Food and drink -- Clothing -- Home -- Hygge outside the home -- Hygge all year round -- Hygge on the cheap -- Hygge tour of Copenhagen -- Christmas -- Summer Hygge -- Five dimensions of hygge -- Hygge and happiness.
"The Danes are famously the happiest people in the world, and hygge is a cornerstone of their way of life. Hygge (pronounce Hoo-ga) loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on the sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. It is about gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures in life. In short, it is the pursuit of everyday happiness." -- Page 4 of cover.

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quick, easy, cozy read submitted by lrzawacki on June 25, 2017, 9:47pm Nothing particularly new as far as the key to happiness is concerned, but the Danish do really celebrate "hygge" or loosely, "coziness." Cute shape, size, illustrations, and list format.

Inspiring read perfect for cold weather months submitted by A2AE on August 2, 2018, 2:47pm I read this in the depths of February, and it helped me shift from seeing cold days as something to complain about (a frequent topic in conversations and on social media) to thinking that they were a great opportunity to read a book on the couch under a cozy blanket. With a fire and/or candle burning. Really! It has a great philosophy that happiness is about being cozy, surrounding yourself with those you enjoy being around, and making the most of the moments you have with what you have.

Not for those trying to get a break from politics submitted by Cherrytreelane on August 9, 2018, 7:47am Lots of political proselytizing woven in, I stopped reading as that wasn't the topic or type of book I was hoping to read.

yay hygge submitted by kjshaffer on July 13, 2019, 7:39pm Turns out I love books about hygge. I think this is just about my favorite. Quick to read, and lots of insight into Danish culture and what hygge is all about.

we we submitted by yongmeiqin on July 31, 2019, 12:58pm weh

Comforting submitted by Princess Cimorene on June 17, 2022, 8:21am This book is a nice reminder of how coziness can be a conscious act. It's not groundbreaking, but that makes it all the easier to apply the ideas to your own life.