Hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga") is a Danish wo rd that roughly translates to feeling content\, calm\, comfortable\, and c ozy. \; It evokes "warmth\, conviviality\, and kinship"\, as stated in Signe Johansen's book\, \;How to Hygge. (The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life). \; \;Come learn about Hygge and walk away with w ays you can incorporate it into your life during these tempestuous times.& nbsp\; Always ranked at the top of the world for happiness and quality of life\, Scandinavians consider creating Hygge a necessity rather than a lux ury. \; Hygge encapsulates everything wonderful about Nordic living.&n bsp\; Engage in self-care and experience greater joy by creating some Hygg e in your life! \;
\nJan Peterson Hincapie\, a native of Rockfor d and a product of the Rockford Park District\, has spent 42 years in the parks and recreation industry. \;With Swedish roots on both her father and mother&rsquo\;s side\, Jan has taken an interest in learning more abo ut her ancestry and the Scandinavian culture. Jan visited Sweden for the f irst time in 2023\, and learned about Lagom and Hygge\, two Scandinavian t rends that have become popular in the US. \;She gathered information a bout how to incorporate these valuable philosophies into our lives and is ready to share her research. \;
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