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Au classement mondial du bonheur, c'est le Danemark qui occupe la première place, tandis que la France atteint péniblement la 62e position.

Pourquoi les Danois sont-ils les gens les plus heureux du monde ?

Pour Meik Wiking, la réponse, c'est le Hygge.

Sans équivalent français, le terme (à prononcer "Hou-ga") évoque l'idéal danois : confort, convivialité, simplicité et bien-être.

Le hygge, c'est ce que vous éprouvez sous une couverture quand il neige dehors, c'est le bonheur que vous ressentez lorsque vous partagez un délicieux repas avec vos proches autour d'une table ornée de bougies ou la chaleur des premiers rayons de soleil sur votre visage un jour de ciel bleu.

Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge.

'Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight.'

You know Hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your coµlosest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right.

Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things Hyffe? Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. From picking the right lighting and planning a dinner party through to creating a Hygge emergency kit and even how to dress, Meik's beautiful, inspiring book will help you be more Hygge.