Have You Heard Of Hygge?

Hygge is a Danish word [it is pronounced hu-guh, rhyming with sugar] and it means “creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge” My mate PomPom, over in Colorado, came across this word, and decided she wanted to spread hygge among her blogfriends. So she’s repeating something she did back in 2012. PP is a fantastically gifted artist, teacher, grandma, and lover of classic children’s literature. Especially Wind In The Willows. So back in 2012, she made Mr Toad, Ratty, and Mole, and sent them round the world [literally] with their passports, and a copy of WITW.

Those of us who hosted them on the 2012 Willows Tour [Betty, Mags etc] were required to show them the sights and blog about it. Ok, maybe it might seem a little childish – but it was great fun, and I know adults and children enjoyed following the travels of the trio.

And now, in celebration of hygge, PP has sent another WITW character, Mr Badger, on his tour. You can read about it here. He’s visited Ireland and Sussex already [here and here] and clearly been well looked after. He has just arrived in Dorset, so expect a few special WITW posts in coming days. It is a shame he missed the Tea Party on Saturday, that was a good example of English Hygge.

Bob looked at the parcel, and said [a tiny bit pompously, imho] that he felt I had entered into the whole Willows Tour rather too enthusiastically last time. I admit, I did take them to 2 castles, New Scotland Yard, the Houses of Parliament, and more [not to mention the Gin Palace] But then he completely ruined his “I am a grown up, and cannot be bothered with such juvenile pursuits” demeanour by announcing …

“Personally, I think this is all wrong. Mr Badger is an elderly gentleman, who should be left sitting quietly by his fireside, in his carpet slippers, not sent round the world, all alone, in a Jiffy Bag!”

Watch this space..