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Kaarin Marx Smith's avatar

I used to dread the shorter days of winter, but find that getting out for a walk in our nearby park (which is actually an ancient volcano!) and putting on twinkle lights in my living room has made this once dreary time for me quite cozy. I didn't know the original meaning of the word hygge...it seems just right. Cardamom tea? I am adding that to my winter rituals!

Miriam 🌼Carlson-Maier's avatar

Sounds lovely, Kaarin! And yes this tea is still my favorite winter sipping tea after several years running. It’s from Republic of Tea. I hope you can find it! 🫖

Denise E Potter's avatar

Thank you for your article Miriam. The photos are lovely. I’d say you’ve missed your calling but you write beautifully. I guess you’re just multi talented.

I love winter. I’ve never heard of hygge. I’m not a huge user of social media. I’ve never watched tik-tok. I guess I’m a little old fashioned.

I love winter. I’m just so happy to be here in Prescott where there are four definite seasons. I’m reading books like crazy when I’m indoors and making soup. I love having a pot simmering on the stove. I love the outdoors and like you, love to bundle up for walks with the dogs. The couple of times we’ve had frost were lovely. I’m also enjoying the different birds that are visiting me now.

Well Happy New year and happy hygge!

Denise E Potter's avatar

Thank you Miriam.

Miriam 🌼Carlson-Maier's avatar

Hi Denise. thank you! Well, hygge is a very old Nordic custom. It's very much imbued in the lifestyle and outlook on life in Scandinavia actually. That was discovered by everyone on the planet a few years ago and it made the rounds on the socials and media. Nothing new - but I guess it was to them lol! I don't use the socials either and have never been on Tik-tok which is perfectly fine with me! So, I'm with you. Sounds like you've got your Hygge on just fine!