People in Denmark (丹麦) have happier lives than those in many other countries in the world. Why? Because they know the secret (秘诀) to happiness — “hygge”. But what does “hygge” mean?
“Hygge” is a special way of life. Danish people often use the word to describe the way they spend long and cold winter days. With about 17 hours of darkness (黑暗) every day in winter, they spend more time indoors. At that time, Danish people often get together for a meal or hot drinks. After winter, when it’s not so cold, “hygge” means picnics in the park, parties in the garden and outdoor movie nights. Therefore, some people say “hygge” means “a cozy feeling” in English.
However, playing on your phone at home all day is the least “hygge” thing out there. TV is okay, but you’d better ask some friends over to watch movies with you, as staying together is another key part of being “hygge”.
For Danish people, lighting candles is the most important part of creating an environment of “hygge” at home. They light more candles each year than any other European country.
In a word, “hygge” is about creating a warm environment and enjoying the little simple things in life. By making some small changes (改变) to your life, you can practice this way wherever you are.
【小题1】Danish people live happily because ________.| A．they have long days in winter | B．they spend a lot of time indoors |
| C．they enjoy spending time alone | D．they know how to live a happy life |
| A．strange | B．comfortable | C．terrible | D．popular |
| A．Watching a movie with your family. |
| B．Holding a garden party with lots of flowers. |
| C．Playing computer games alone at home all day. |
| D．Having afternoon tea with friends in a coffee shop. |
| A．To have fun. | B．To spend dark winter days. |
| C．To keep themselves warm. | D．To create an environment of “hygge”. |
| A．Ways to live a simple life of “hygge” around the world. |
| B．How “hygge” became famous. |
| C．“Hygge”—Danish people’s secret to happiness. |
| D．Denmark—one of the world’s happiest countries. |
