My New Favorite Thing- Hosting Hygge Parties!

There’s no better way to detach from technology, connect with others in a chill way, and drive away the dreariness of cold, long nights! Hygge is about creating the feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being through comfort and conviviality. Known to be a defining characteristic of Danish culture where the winter nights are long and below freezing, it now has been adopted into other cultures. Just google Hygge and you can find many social media pages to follow that are chock-full of ideas for creating a hygge experience. It’s especially fun to learn how to say! (check out this video). Below is a list of what I included at my Hygge Party:

Cozy Food

As the kettle whistled, everyone selected tea from a diverse collection and their own unique mug (including the one that shows Mr. Roger change into a sweater when you pour hot liquid into it). Some friends brought snacks to nibble on and one even brought a cheesy pasta dish to cook in the oven as her comfort food. But the number one hit was the eating warm chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven!

Lighting

Flickering candles lit the room as well as the glow from the fire. Since I didn’t have a real fireplace, I put a fire from youtube on a little TV on the floor. I turned the volume up so everyone could hear it crackling. Many said they could almost feel heat coming from it!

Soft Textures

Fuzzy throws and soft pillows littered the floor and couches. Everyone was able to snuggle deep into blankets or cuddle with a someone (including dogs) near by.

Scents and Sounds

Lavender essential diffused the air in the living room, the scent of the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies permeated the kitchen, and various spa lotions were available in the bathroom! As for background music, I played a fairy forest video on youtube. It included sounds and visuals of the night in the forest as well as a gentle magical music.

Dresscode

The dresscode was strictly enforced: Onesies, snuggies, sweats and PJs only!

Activities

Although I put out adult coloring pages along with crayons, markers, and colored pencils, most did not partake. Some friends brought games as well, but the vibe had become more chill and receptive (people didn’t want to think). Instead we passed around a book of short mystery stories so that different people could take turns reading and listening. We all laughed over mispronounced words and funny accents. By the last 20 pages of the book, I looked around the room and everyone’s eyes were shut, lulled to sleep by my friend’s gentle voice reading.

About the Author: Julie Glaser is a healer who creates sacred spaces for others to share, release, and grow. She’s in the habit of being in awe and wonder and writes to share her own experiences with other inquisitive souls in the process of transforming.