HYGGE - WHAT IS THAT ?

 DECEMBER 2:

Today I want briefly to tell about the Danish word HYGGE !  Why ?  Because I got inspired by Belgian television news ( RTBF ).  A couple of days ago we almost spilled our apéro on the floor, when we heard the speaker say: HYGGE !   She told us that she as a Francophone speaker had used a lot of time to learn have to pronounce the word properly!  This is difficult for French speaking persons.  But she absolutely got it right.  Then her news presented and explained HYGGE during a few minutes.  The did it for 2 reasons:  they wanted to explain their viewers how to spend our present lockdown time in a better way – with HYGGE.  And they also told us that a new Danish hotel called HYGGE HOTEL has started in the centre of Brussels – not far from Place Louise.  It has 60 rooms and looks very nice and Scandinavian.  Have a look – at least on its website:   https://hotelhygge.be

Now, what is then HYGGE ?  It is a word for “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.”   Danes consider it to be a core part of Danish culture.    It is actually difficult to explain. It is much better to experience 😊      So, have a go at it !



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Hygge Hotel said…
Hi there,
Hygge is indeed a great way to live your life. It's important to take time to enjoy the small things that surround us and enjoy the "little" moments as they will only last a certain time.

At Hygge Hotel, we strive to give our guests that feeling of coziness, attention to details, to simplicity in all its forms. Within our 59 rooms, you will find Cozy Rooms and Relax Rooms. Oh! and make sure to try our delicious breakfast that is served in the morning in our gorgeous breakfast room that used to be an old mansion. Make sure to check out www.hyggehotel.be
December 3, 2020 at 12:17 AM
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