It’s winter, nearly the new year, and uncertain times. With that convergence, we could all do with some hygge right now. You might have heard about hygge, a Danish word that’s made a splash beyond its Nordic borders. It’s an appealing term, albeit linguistically challenging (pronounced WHO-gheh). The meaning, however, is hardly challenging. Hygge is an intrinsic notion of comfort, warmth, and coziness that transcends borders and language. It’s not so much an object as it is a state of being. Hygge and its adjective, hyggelig, can refer to a gathering, a meal, a conversation, or simply a collective and communal moment, enhanced by goodwill and simple yet pleasurable things, such as flickering candles, fleecy blankets, a cup of tea, an uplifting conversation, or delicious homemade food. Hygge is nondenominational, nonjudgmental, undemanding, and egalitarian. No wonder it’s so popular. We all need a dose of it. Which brings me to …