If youre away from home， feeling a bit blue or searching for some comfort， the Danes have a solution. Its called “hygge”， and its becoming a sensation around the globe.

Emerging from Danish culture， but popularized by the British in 2016， hygge is much more than just a word. It is a whole world of customs and behaviors designed to make people feel good together.

The hygge concept is hard to define. It refers to the sense of well-being you get when your family is gathered together at new year or Christmas. It is all about the pleasant sensations of home： the scents of your mothers cooking， your partners arm around your shoulder， a warm mug of tea in your hand and so on.

If you want to feel what hygge is like， light a few candles and settle in for a cozy evening on the sofa， perhaps listening to some soft music.

Hygge is an antidote to stress. It is impossible to measure， but you know when youve got it because a gentle warmth starts spreading through your body.

Another important part of hygge is that it does not involve modern technology. Its a digital detox designed to relax your exhausted mind and eyes. So， put down that smartphone and turn off the computer. They are definitely not hygge.

What you need to do if you want to get down with the Danes is to imagine yourself back in an earlier time， sitting in front of a blazing fire and listening to your granddad telling a story as the smell of something delicious wafts in from the kitchen. Imagine the restful calm and peace.

You should also know that hygge is not about healthy eating or frenzied exercise regimes. In fact， its just the opposite. Youre supposed to indulge in a little bit of what you fancy： some naughty-but-nice treats. So， sugary snacks and calorie-laden cakes are in.

Let yourself be carried on a wave of nostalgia back to your birthplace， and remember with a smile the old nursery rhymes and childhood songs of your distant youth. If it helps， wrap yourself in a warm blanket and cuddle up with one of your favorite books （not a tablet or e-reader）.

If Denmark seems too remote， then think of old Beijing with its hutong and courtyard houses. Picture yourself huddled around a traditional stove with your loved ones， munching on dumplings and chatting about the old days.

Let yourself drift back in time to a period where nothing is urgent， and there is no need to respond to any e-mails or text messages. They did not exist back then.

Now youve really understood hygge without even having to set foot in Copenhagen.

如果你出門在外，感到有一点小忧伤或是想寻求一丝安慰，丹麦人有办法。这种叫作“hygge”的文化现在在全世界都引起了轰动。

虽起源于丹麦文化，不过2016年开始在英国流行，“hygge”可不仅是一个单词那么简单。它是一种习俗和行为，目的是让人们感到惬意。

“hygge”的概念很难定义。它指的是一家人在新年或圣诞节时团聚的那种幸福的感觉。满满地是你在家里的那种舒适感：妈妈在做饭的香味，伴侣靠在肩膀，你手上有暖暖的一杯茶，等等。

如果你想感受一下“hygge”是什么样子，点几支蜡烛，窝在沙发上度过一个安逸的夜晚，最好还能再来点轻音乐。

“hygge”是压力的一味解药。它难以测量，不过当你置身其中时，你一定会知道它的存在——因为有一种暖暖的温柔会漫延你的全身。

“hygge”的另一个重要组成部分是它不包含任何现代科技。它是一种数字排毒，来放松你的心灵和眼睛。所以，放下手机，关掉电脑。它们完全不是“hygge”。

如果你想像丹麦人那样，你需要做的就是想象自己回到了小时候，坐在火炉前，听爷爷讲着故事，厨房里飘来阵阵香味。想象一下这种平和安宁的感觉。

你还应该知道“hygge”不是指健康的饮食或是疯狂的锻炼，事实上，恰恰相反。你应当沉湎于一些你喜欢的东西中：一些淘气却有趣的小东西。所以，甜点或含有热量的蛋糕很不错。

让自己沉浸在一种思乡情怀中，微笑地忆起在遥远的小时唱过的古老的童谣、儿歌。如果这有帮助，裹一张温暖的毛毯，蜷缩在里面，翻阅一本你最爱的书（不是平板或者电子书）。

如果觉得丹麦人这种方式太遥不可及，那么试想一下老北京的胡同和四合院。想象自己和亲爱的家人们围坐在火炉旁，吃着香喷喷的饺子，闲聊着往事。

让自己穿越到一段慢时光里，不需要回电邮或是短信。那时它们都不存在。

现在，无须去哥本哈根（丹麦首都），你就能真正理解“hygge”。