Hygge to me equals sauna culture, rich Danish sweets and beers, and their glorious butter and cheese. One of the first things I noticed about the Danes when I lived in Germany was how damn happy they seemed all the time.

I mean, the German young people I knew were by no means dour, but the Danes took it to a whole different level.

Part of it has to be hygge, taking the delight and joy in sensual pleasure instead of feeling guilty over it.

And could I ever tell a few scandalous stories about what went on in Danish saunas in between the excellent food and drink. Lol!