Originating in Denmark, hygge is a captivating concept that can be best described as “coziness.” It’s all about finding joy in life’s simplest pleasures and cherishing the little, magical moments that make it beautiful. And guess what? It just might hold the key to unlocking happines
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Scandinavia is a region rich in culture and history. Nordic countries are known for the beautiful landscapes, friendly people, beautiful design, and unique customs. Another thing that makes Scandinavia special is the language. Scandinavian words, i.e. the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian languages have a wide range of words for positive emotions and uplifting everyday experiences.
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In the serene land of Sweden, amidst the picturesque landscapes and charming cities, there exists a tradition so ingrained in the fabric of society that it has become a way of life – Fika. The word itself may sound simple, pronounced as “Fee-kah,” but its essence transcends mere coffee and cake; it embodies a philosophy,
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Simple Nordic living summer tips What does Simple Nordic Living mean? Well, these days – early July – It’s all about early dawns, long light summer nights, apple- and quince trees blossom in my garden. Everything is still so fresh and sparkling light green outside. When you live in a region of the world where
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Swedish Midsummer is celebrated around the summer solstice, when the Nordic night is the very shortest. Midsummer’s eve in 2022 is Friday, June 24th
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May 17 is Norway’s national day. A day that typically provides a total state of emergency throughout Norway. Kids in Norway learn to pronounce May 17 almost before they can walk. Norway’s National Day is nothing short of a huge event, packed with traditions. If you have never visited Norway on May 17, you have
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Why the Swedes greet spring with fire on the night of Walpurgis In Sweden and Finland, “Walpurgis Night” is celebrated on the last day of April. The day also happens to be the Swedish king’s birthday. As such, it’s a flag day in Sweden, meaning you will see the Swedish flag swaying above all public
Easter is the first extended weekend of the spring, and for many Swedish families this means the first trip out to their holiday cottage, which has been locked and deserted all winter. There are window shutters to be opened and stuffy rooms to be aired. The woodstoves are lit, and the smoke fills the kitchen.
Guest blog by Joshua Kent Bookman In two weeks, I will be flying from Boston to Stockholm for my quickest trip yet – 24 hours. My impulse was to write – to my boss, to my friends, perhaps to acquaintances – but then I realised that would be unfair. Unfair, or insane. What would give
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Today , March 20th, it’s international happiness day. It is also the tenth anniversary of the World Happiness Report, published this week. The report uses global survey data to report how people see their own happiness in 155 countries worldwide. The World Happiness Report 2022 reveals a bit of light in challenging times, and once
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