The concept of hygge can be traced back to the early 1800s in Denmark, explains Dane Meik Wiking, founder of Copenhagen's Happiness Research Institute, in his New York Times best seller The Little ...

Forget hygge – the Nordic nation is tackling its coldest, loneliest months with communal dining The country that gave us ...

Naturally, when practicing any form of hygge, it’s important to set a calm mood. That means lighting a candle or several—as ...

Now Danes are applying for hygge to be given World Heritage Status by Unesco, cementing its cultural importance in promoting well-being not just in Denmark but around the world. If the bid is ...

Danish doctors often recommend "tea and hygge" to patients with a common cold. In 2016, Elysabeth Reichman traveled to Denmark for work during warmer months, but she still experienced hygge.

He believes that the high level of meat, confectionary and coffee consumption in Denmark is directly linked to hygge. "Hygge is about being kind to yourself — giving yourself a treat ...

This one you’ve likely heard of already, as it reached worldwide popularity thanks to 2016’s The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research ...

It may seem strange to suggest that hygge – aka the cosy Danish concept that’s stolen hearts around the UK – could be the solution to the problem. After all, it’s hard to see how all the ...

The spirit of the times is always what we miss the most. What becomes trendy is always what we lack and long for in our time. While the world screams, we seek to return to what has made us stronger as ...

Denmark gave us ‘hygge’ – a word which, essentially, translates to “enjoying life’s simple pleasures”, and helped us to understand the Danish’s obsession with sweet treats ...

The Swiss approach to a balanced and quality life is catching on—even in warmer Asian climates. 2016 was the year of hygge, when the little Nordic nation of Denmark exported its concept of ...