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Bibliography

Bilyeu, Mary. "Hygge: The Danish Word may be Tough to Translate, but the Feeling and Flavor are Easy to Understand." The Blade, 2018, pp. D.1. ProQuest Central.

• Bilyeu focuses on how Hygge applies to Dane's day-to-day life. Additionally, the article discusses how Karen Wood and her husband are throwing a Hygge inspired wedding with an Ohio twist. The article also includes a recipe that is a classic made by Danes: meatballs. This article will allow readers a better understanding of how one truly lives out the essence of Hygge. This article is critical to add to the new section “Hygge Day-to-Day" because currently the article only covers the etymology of the word.

Brits, Louisa T., and Susan Bell. The Book of Hygge : The Danish Art of Contentment, Comfort, and Connection. Plume, 2017.

• The Book of Hygge is the ultimate guide to Hygge. Each chapter incorporates a different element of Hygge and how one could attempt to take different practices into their own life. The book also includes quotes from real Danes about what Hygge means to them. This book will be useful to add information that is authentic to Danes into the section “Hygge Day-to-Day”.

Broyles, Addie. "HOME with HYGGE: Why Americans are Obsessed with Hygge and what we can Learn from Lagom." Austin American Statesman, 2018, ProQuest Central.

• Broyles tells the story of Juul-Hansen who has lived in Austin since 2001 but brought with him his love for Hygge. Juul-Hansen even touched on some of the misunderstandings Americans have about Hygge, like thinking that achieving Hygge means you need to spend money. The information presented in this article will be helpful to write about Hygge’s influence in the United States in the international influence section and how even when Danes move the concept of Hygge moves with them. 

Leena, Mudbidri. "HIGH ON HYGGE: Indian Cities are Cosying Up to the Danish Concept of Comfort. Here's How." The Times of India (Online), 2019, ProQuest Central.

• Leena focuses on the different ways that Indian cities have tried to incorporate Hygge into their culture. The article mainly focuses on how Hygge has influenced the architecture in Indian cities. Additionally, the article explains that while it may seem more difficult to edd Hygge to a city, it is possible and important. The influence of Hygge in Indian cities will add an interesting element to the “International Influence” section of the article.

Levisen, Carsten. Cultural Semantics and Social Cognition a Case Study on the Danish Universe of Meaning. De Gruyter Mouton, 2012, doi:10.1515/9783110294651.

• Levisen’s book looks at Hygge in a more philosophical lens. The book has a chapter about the relationship between Denmark being the happiest country and Hygge. The information presented in this article will be helpful to clear up the true etymology of the word and add to the section “Hygge Day-to-Day”.

McDonough, Megan. Americans are obsessed with hygge. Is one of these international lifestyle trends next?: From going after your life’s purpose to drinking alone in your underwear, there’s a philosophy for just about everyone. ProQuest Central, 2018.

• McDonough describes the international influence Hygge has had on Americans as they strive for happiness as they were ranked number 18 on the World Happiness Report versus Denmark who took 1st. Then the article goes on to mention other words originated from other countries which have similar cultural impacts to their respective countries. For example, "Lagom" is the Swedish word for "not too much, not to little" which is a cultural center to their country. This article's information will be placed in the newly added "Hygge: International Influence" to better help readers understand how Hygge has caught world wide attention more recently following how people have realized its impact on individuals happiness.

"What's all the Hygge? Global Habits Gain U.S. Fans." The Washington Post, 2018, ProQuest Central.

• This article helps to better understand the true meaning of Hygge according to Danes. As well as, it touches on slightly different terms which surround other cultures, but have a similar essence. I plan to use this article to add to the new section about “Hygge: Day to Day” and “Hygge International Influence

Roberts, Lindsey M. "6 ways to get that hygge feeling, even in the summer swelter." ProQuest Central, 2020.

• Roberts focuses on the interior design aspect of Hygge and how one can prepare their home in the summer to experience the Hygge lifestyle. Roberts included the recommendations to "trade out textiles", "highlight special objects", "bring furniture back to life", "clear out clutter", "move nature inside", and "create cozy outdoor stations". The active definition of how Hygge is lived out in the Summer will be added to newly added section "Hygge: Day-to-Day". Currently, the article is lacking in information about the application of Hygge and this article gives concrete examples.

Smoyer, Amy B., and Linda K. Minke. "Hygge: Food and the Construction of Safety among Incarcerated Women in Denmark." Appetite, vol. 141, 2019. Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection.

• Smoyer defines what Hygge embodies and depicts how Hygge even has an influence on prisons in Denmark. Additionally, Smoyer refers to a research in which prisoners in Denmark were asked about the involvement of Hygge in their incarcerated experience. The research concluded that the aspect of food and interior design which are both integral to Hygge were important aspects of their experience. This article will be useful to show that Hygge is such an important aspect of all Danes that even those behind bars find away to incorporate it into their day-to-day lives.