I loved hearing you discuss this topic. I’m fully Scandinavian in my roots, mostly Danish. Listening to you brought back so many family memories of those big meals at my grandparents country home. I was able to visit Denmark many years ago. I was so drawn to the simple and miminalist approach to living.
All of this is why I chose ‘quality’ as my word of the year. I often have deep conversations with people and really value that. I think stuff is being used to fill a gap that not being able to live in the moment has created. Although I’m by no means a minimalist I’m always curating and decluttering because I love the ‘back to the basic’ feeling, makes me relax just typing that.
I completely get this and want to welcome more hygge into my own life. I’m on a simplicity journey this year and am taking more pleasure in the little things that bring me comfort and joy. Thank you for the video! ❤
I'm glad you decided to share your two cents on hygge, your time in Denmark, and the story of visiting your Swedish relatives. I especially love that term you used, "sinking into the moment," which I'm going to try to do more of. Thank you!
This hit me sooo right. I am 1/4 Norwegian and had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Norway when my brother and sister-in-law got married. Her family was so welcoming and had so many get togethers during that week that I treasure. My favorite was the wedding and having so many people give toasts at the wedding. The poor toastmaster had their hands full with organizing the toasts. It was definitely one of the best weddings I have participated in because of the social aspects of it. They lived simply and openly and I appreciated it so much.
Danish woman here ☺You´re right about hygge. It really is in our DNA. Funny how hygge and vikings are two very different things but both very true. To me hygge is also somehow linked to the five senses. The classic example is warm tea, candlelights and soft blankets on a cold winterday.
Elin, I've never heard the term Hygge! However, unbeknownst to me, I've been practicing it for years. Our family and friends get togethers, for me, have always been very special, connecting, and in the moment, with, of course, some reminiscing thrown in just for laughs. Thank you for giving me a word that describes this incredibly important part of human interactions. Love your content!
While watching this video, I suddenly remembered that in 1971, right after high school, my good female friend and I, (also female), traveled around Europe for 3 months by Euro-rail trains and youth hosels. When we landed in Copenhagen, we tried hitchhiking and were picked up by an older gentleman who drove us to the harbour to see the mermaid statue, and then called his wife to invite us to have dinner at their house! They also invited a young couple to join us and we had a very nice evening with them and then drove us back to the train station! Who does that?!! It happened again in the Netherlands where we actually spent the night with a familiy before continuing on our journey!
I can never get enough of Hygge. It's not a fad to anyone that truly appreciates it. Fika also goes along with it. Maybe you can do a video on that some time. Thanks for the video.
I'm familiar with Hygge and I love the practice. I first heard another minimalist, Benita Larsson (Swedish), mention it a few years back. I know she has done videos on the topic.
Do you mean that of you get invited to a dinner in america you ”only” stay for the meal and then leave? That sounds crazy to me as a swede 😅🇸🇪 of we invite people over we expect them to stay until they want to go home or have a dog to let out or something. Another thing about ”hygge” from a swedish perspective would be fika, to sit down with a coffee and something sugary to eat, no stress. Fika is also an important part of the workday, where we chat with our collegues about other topics than work. But as a people we’re also at the same time introverted, maybe that’s why we need the fika 😉
I loved hearing you discuss this topic. I’m fully Scandinavian in my roots, mostly Danish. Listening to you brought back so many family memories of those big meals at my grandparents country home. I was able to visit Denmark many years ago. I was so drawn to the simple and miminalist approach to living.
All of this is why I chose ‘quality’ as my word of the year. I often have deep conversations with people and really value that. I think stuff is being used to fill a gap that not being able to live in the moment has created. Although I’m by no means a minimalist I’m always curating and decluttering because I love the ‘back to the basic’ feeling, makes me relax just typing that.
I loved this video. I started lighting candles in my home after watching some Scandinavian videos. Love from Canada.
I'm from Sweden! Love watching your videos 😊
I completely get this and want to welcome more hygge into my own life. I’m on a simplicity journey this year and am taking more pleasure in the little things that bring me comfort and joy. Thank you for the video! ❤
I'm glad you decided to share your two cents on hygge, your time in Denmark, and the story of visiting your Swedish relatives. I especially love that term you used, "sinking into the moment," which I'm going to try to do more of. Thank you!
This hit me sooo right.
I am 1/4 Norwegian and had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Norway when my brother and sister-in-law got married. Her family was so welcoming and had so many get togethers during that week that I treasure. My favorite was the wedding and having so many people give toasts at the wedding. The poor toastmaster had their hands full with organizing the toasts. It was definitely one of the best weddings I have participated in because of the social aspects of it. They lived simply and openly and I appreciated it so much.
Danish woman here ☺You´re right about hygge. It really is in our DNA. Funny how hygge and vikings are two very different things but both very true. To me hygge is also somehow linked to the five senses. The classic example is warm tea, candlelights and soft blankets on a cold winterday.
Elin, I've never heard the term Hygge! However, unbeknownst to me, I've been practicing it for years. Our family and friends get togethers, for me, have always been very special, connecting, and in the moment, with, of course, some reminiscing thrown in just for laughs. Thank you for giving me a word that describes this incredibly important part of human interactions. Love your content!
While watching this video, I suddenly remembered that in 1971, right after high school, my good female friend and I, (also female), traveled around Europe for 3 months by Euro-rail trains and youth hosels. When we landed in Copenhagen, we tried hitchhiking and were picked up by an older gentleman who drove us to the harbour to see the mermaid statue, and then called his wife to invite us to have dinner at their house! They also invited a young couple to join us and we had a very nice evening with them and then drove us back to the train station! Who does that?!! It happened again in the Netherlands where we actually spent the night with a familiy before continuing on our journey!
I struggle in the long winters up north, but last year I read the book The Little Book of Hygge. Embracing those things more has been so helpful.
I can never get enough of Hygge. It's not a fad to anyone that truly appreciates it. Fika also goes along with it. Maybe you can do a video on that some time. Thanks for the video.
Appreciating your viewpoint. Nicely done.
Hygge is a great word. I also have been doing way too much niksen.
Hygge is a great philosophy.
I'm familiar with Hygge and I love the practice. I first heard another minimalist, Benita Larsson (Swedish), mention it a few years back. I know she has done videos on the topic.
Great video!!!❤
Love the the concept of Hygge! I have a couple of books on this subject that I so enjoy.
This is a new word for me
Do you mean that of you get invited to a dinner in america you ”only” stay for the meal and then leave? That sounds crazy to me as a swede 😅🇸🇪 of we invite people over we expect them to stay until they want to go home or have a dog to let out or something. Another thing about ”hygge” from a swedish perspective would be fika, to sit down with a coffee and something sugary to eat, no stress. Fika is also an important part of the workday, where we chat with our collegues about other topics than work. But as a people we’re also at the same time introverted, maybe that’s why we need the fika 😉
Even some restaurants in the US give you a limit if 2 hours max before they charge you extra 😂😂😂
I need to move 😅
@ I know some restaurants here do that as well though… But as Elin said we do eat at home a LOT
Great philosophy ❤❤❤
You pronounced it right ❤ 🇩🇰
AKA Kenneth Bailey 😊 You know what to value .😊
Thanks for the pronunciation, for I would have called it “higgy.” 😊