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Hygge (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 3 months ago by Squorlple@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] JubilantJaguar@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Literally the most inappropriate moment of the year to post this! But great word.

[–] Squorlple@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Pardon my ignorance, but could you explain why?

[–] JubilantJaguar@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Look at the photo! It's a wintertime word.

[–] Squorlple@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It seems like it’s used more broadly than that, but a Dane would have to clarify

[Edit: The article reads

Since pie, yuletide, sweaters, hot cocoa, and soup are Yuletide traditions, autumn and winter may seem to be the sole seasons of hygge. However, moments of hygge happen throughout the year, including in summer. Examples of hot-weather outdoor activities considered hygge include…

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