HOW TO EMBRACE WINTER LIKE A SCANDINAVIAN
Excerpts from David Nikel
The latest edition of the UN’s World Happiness Report stated that “weather probably doesn’t play a major role in increasing or decreasing Nordic happiness,” so what does? Here are six possible reasons for why Scandinavians remain content during the winter months.
SPEND TIME OUTDOORS
You’ve heard the expression, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” As long as they’re well wrapped up, Scandinavians see no problem with heading out into the cold.
LEARN TO SKI, AND LEARN TO ENJOY IT
Cross-country skiing is a great way to make the most of the winter season. In Norway, the pastime is a national obsession.
WHEN INDOORS, USE LIGHT
Putting up simple white string lights and lighting a few candles is one way to brighten up your home and enhance your winter mood.
EMBRACE WINTER FASHION
Wearing wool is a thing, even underneath - woolen socks, underwear, and even woolen bras.
BAKE SIMPLE TREATS
Home baking remains popular in Scandinavia, especially in winter. Make the most of winter spices like ginger, cardamom and cinnamon that fill the house with aromas.
SHIFT YOUR MINDSET
Focus on the small things you enjoy about the winter: perhaps a chance to light fires, even during the daytime. Or get absorbed in cooking, or reading, or art. Or th quiet just after a fresh snowfall.