Hygge for vegans
Hygge, pronounced ‘hue-guh’, is best described as a way to enjoy the slower things in life. The concept, which has been widely talked about in recent years, is a popular way to live in Denmark and encompasses a variety of different elements.
Before we delve into how we can practice it in our own lives, let’s take a moment to understand what it’s all about.
Where did hygge come from?
Hygge first appeared in written Danish in the early 1800s but the word is Norwegian in origin and translates to ‘well-being’.
According to Meik Wiking, the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, hygge is such an important part of being Danish that it is considered a, by defining it as an atmosphere, rather than about things. Wiking goes on to say it’s a feeling of being safe, being comfortable and enjoying a simpler existence with others and yourself.
