What are the candles outside in Denmark about?
There are candles out in Denmark all over the place, lit, even during the daytime - mostly placed next to doorways and entranceways.
They look like little lanterns - almost like these:
If this was anywhere else you might assume someone had died there but that's obviously not the case here.
What are these candles all about?
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Why does Denmark burn so many candles?
It is thought that the Danish obsession with lighting is because they don't get much contact with the natural world in the winter months.Why do Danes love candles?
In Danish, candles are called levende lys which literally means \u201cliving light\u201d. Candles are \u201cinstant Hygge\u201d. They provide natural light and make us feel better than by using an electric light. The electric lights we use at home are not cosy and not Hygge at all.How often do Danes light candles?
Studies have shown that 39 percent of Danes burn candles on a daily or almost daily basis, with only seven percent saying they never light a candle (2014 study by YouGov for Bolius). More women than men burn candles (men hardly ever do), and especially the middle-aged (+55 years of age) light candles on a daily basis.What are Hygge candles?
['hyg\u0259] Danish for 'cosiness'. A word with no direct translation but with infinite meaning, and a reflection of the Scandinavian art of creating intimacy, fellowship and cosiness in the smallest everyday moments.13 Things We Discovered While Living in Denmark
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