However, Hygge isn't only confined to the bleak winter months – it can also describe that warm, fuzzy feeling you get after a walk through a forest with friends on summer's day or a family barbecue in the park.

The concept of 'hygge' is currently taking the world by storm with more and more people becoming obsessed with achieving a state of wellbeing.  Articles, books and stocking fillers, full of tips on how to achieve hygge, are hitting the market. Although, some believe this has become a marketing and advertising ploy, the benefits of staying happy cannot be underestimated. So, as the winter nights draw in, instead of hibernating, get into your favourite onesie, bake some cookies and curl up by a roaring fire with a good book. And if you can do this with friends and family, even better - hygge is meant to be shared.

词汇表 blowing a gale 狂风正起，刮着大风

snuggle up 舒适地蜷缩；偎依

duvet （羽绒）被褥

snug 温暖舒适的

wellbeing 安宁健康，幸福

homemade food 在家里自制的食物

warm glow of candlelight 温暖的烛光

mulled wine （圣诞期间常见的）热葡萄酒

bleak 寒冷刺骨的

fuzzy feeling 飘飘然的、惬意的感觉

stocking filler （适合放在圣诞袜里的）圣诞小礼品

draw in （天黑得）渐早

hibernate （动物）冬眠（这里是幽默的说法）

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