{"id":16414,"date":"2024-01-12T10:40:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=16414"},"modified":"2024-01-12T10:40:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:40:57","slug":"hygge-the-cure-to-your-winter-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/hygge-the-cure-to-your-winter-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Hygge: The Cure to Your Winter Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span>After the excitement of the holidays subsides, we\u2019re left with cold days and long nights\u2013 that\u2019s right, the dog days of Winter are here. While you patiently wait for the sun to return, we\u2019d like to introduce you to hygge: your new best friend that won\u2019t just make you tolerate winter, you\u2019ll <em>love <\/em>it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Let\u2019s go over the basics<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>What is \u201chygge\u201d? While there\u2019s no direct translation to English, it\u2019s a Danish practice that prioritizes coziness, togetherness, and general contentment. If you\u2019re thinking this sounds quite similar to the holiday season, you\u2019re onto something! The core principles of hygge are often associated with Jul (or Yule, the old Norse Winter celebration), and continue all throughout the season. The idea is that you\u2019re slowing down and adding light to an otherwise dark time of year, emphasizing the importance of self-curated joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Now that you know the very basics, you can start planning a winter inspired by the happiest population on Earth!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>So, what does it look like in action?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>There are many ways to incorporate hygge into your life. Broken down by category, here are some of the most common hygge elements and activities in Denmark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Hygge for the Household:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Warm low-lighting lamps, candles, or twinkle lights\u2013 no overhead or fluorescent lighting <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Simmer pots\/potpourri with seasonal ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, cranberry, and orange<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Comfy seating with plenty of blankets and pillows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Plant life all around! (You can get a low-maintenance plant if you don\u2019t have a green thumb)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Music that makes you feel at ease; this could be music that makes you feel nostalgic, slow acoustic ballads, symphonies, anything you want!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Hygge Activities:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Visit a park, local woods, or other outdoor space (yes, even in the cold! As the Scandinavians say, there\u2019s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Winter staple such as sledding and ice skating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Make your favorite comfort foods <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Indulge in warm beverages like hot chocolate, tea, or <a href=\"https:\/\/denmark.dk\/people-and-culture\/christmas-recipes\/gloegg\">gl\u00f8gg<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Take a social media detox<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Read that book you bought 6 months ago and never got around to (we\u2019ve all done it!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>A hygge winter with kids<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Slowing down is an essential part of hygge. When your kids are used to a fast-paced schedule between school, extracurricular activities, and playdates, this can be a tough adjustment. Will you get \u201cI\u2019m bored\u201d complaints? Probably, but the good news is, you can slowly introduce hygge into your household and tailor it to your family\u2019s needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here are some hygge activities that your children will love:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Limit screen time, utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/all-about-sensory-bins-5-things-need-know\/\">sensory bins<\/a> instead for imaginary play<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Fill a bubble bath with colored and scented bubbles <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Build a hyggekrog, which is ultimately a cozy fort, with blankets, plushies, and soft pillows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Family reading time with <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.scholastic.com\/teachers-ecommerce\/teacher\/subject\/seasons\/winter.html\">seasonal books<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>DIY hygge crafts to use all winter, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/bath-bomb-recipe-for-kids\/\">bath bombs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/176877\/homemade-candles\/#:~:text=Pour%20melted%20wax%2C%20melted%20crayon,amount%20of%20wax%20or%20glue.\">candles<\/a> (with supervision!), and cozy playlists <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Play in the snow <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Just remember:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Don\u2019t feel the need to rush to the store and stock up on hygge-like items. Hygge is a spirit felt, an atmosphere created; not something that is bought. You can make hygge in any home. The point of the practice is enjoying its simplicity.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The art of being cozy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4207,4217],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hygge: The Cure to Your Winter Blues - TeacherLists Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hygge is the Danish practice of coziness, warmth, and simplicity. 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