Hygge
To just look at the word hygge, one might be puzzled even if this has become a recent trend that has appeared in books and headlines throughout the world (if you're interested, it's pronounced HOO-guh). Ah those Danes, makers of some terrific films and books, as if challenging rivals Sweden and Norway to up the ante (and all to our benefit). As a few examples, glimpse of snow and deep powder (living in it, not skiing in it) by peeking at the quirky Norweigan movie, In Order of Disappearance (which Liam Neeson will remake and star in), or the even quirkier Swedish/Danish collaboration, The Bridge (which portrayed a bit of this alledged rivalry between Denmark and Sweden and was remade by Sky in the UK as the series, The Tunnel ). Hygge! Despite what one may hear, the term hygge basically comes down to defining the feeling of happiness that comes from being snuggled and cozy with friends, something the Danes been practicing for ages (think Zen with friends). As ELLE