Have Yourself A Hygge Christmas!

A Hygge Christmas Is All About Peaceful, Quiet And Cozy Surroundings

What does it mean to have a hygge Christmas? Let’s look at some cozy hygge holidag ideas, but first… what is hygge?

Hygge, pronounced (Hue-gah) is a Danish word originally derived from an Old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside elements.

Denmark has notoriously cold, long winters.

The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to help mentally combat the brutally dark, relentless winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.

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Hygge Christmas: It’s About The Feeling

Hygge is a word that is so important to Danish people; it’s often used to describe what their culture is all about.

Hygge is not necessarily something specific that you can buy, because it’s more of a feeling than a possession.

Hygge really is the epitome of Danish living, and in the last five years the concept of hygge has made its way to the US and many other countries with extreme popularity and trendiness.

Hygge can widely be described as a feeling of coziness, comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter and seasonal homemade food and drinks. Although it’s possible to achieve hygge any time of the year (an outdoor BBQ with friends or a movie under the stars with family are perfectly good examples of summertime hygge). Here are some hygge spring ideas.

Having A Hygge Christmas

Hygge is generally associated with the colder months because if it’s ability to uplift spirits during dark, long winter months.

Hygge Christmas is all about peaceful, cozy surroundings that fill you with the feeling of contentment. Here are a few, simple ways you can bring hygge Christmas into your home this season.

Hygge Christmas: Hosting Ideas

Host family and friends – A hygge Christmas brings so many opportunities to host get-togethers for your loved ones. Be sure not to stress over these gatherings, hygge parties are relaxed, friendly and homey.

Hygge hosting ideas:

• Make comfort foods
• Cook yourself and fill the house with the smell of home cookin
• Light candles
• Enjoy a fire
• Serve hot drinks
• Play some Christmas music

Can you just feel that holiday hygge vibe?

Hygge Christmas Lighting

Warm lighting – in order to achieve a great sense of hygge, be sure to light some candles, have a fire or set up string lights. Warm lightning is essential for a holiday hygge vibe.

Hygge Christmas: Cozy Linens

Cozy linens, blankets and textures – get out all of those soft, fluffy blankets and have them available on the couch or chairs and by the windows, so that you can easily cuddle up with your favorite book and relax.

Hygge Christmas: Home Cooking

Home cooking and baking – cooking some traditional holiday meals and treats will help bring holiday hygge into your home. Comfort foods like holiday ham, stews, savory flatbreads, cookies, cinnamon apple pie will waft soul-warming scents throughout the air, making your home feel cozy and cared for.

Hygge Christmas Decor Aesthetic

Wrapping It Up: Hygge Christmas

Holiday hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge Christmas hacks without even knowing it. Now that you know the term for that warm and fuzzy feeling, you will be able to up your holiday hygge game even further.