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Emotion 365: The Land of Snuggled, the Capitol of Hygge

Snuggled lies in a valley surrounded by low hills in low cloud cover. It rains often here. Denizens seek shelter inside huts warmed by the glowing multicolored rocks dug out of the hills. The rocks emit a subtle fragrance of vanilla, cinnamon, apple, pine or, less commonly, floral and pine. Denizens of Snuggled love to make pies both savory and sweet and drink warm spiced cider and wine. They eat apples, grapes, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. They put lots of cinnamon and cloves in everything. 

A narrow path leads into Snuggled, but all are welcome if they bundle up and there’s room in the guest houses. Sacred deer graze in the hills. Denizens gather in communal barns, warming stones at the center, to read together in the long dark winters. They talk softly about their plans for spring. Everyone brings a pie to share and together they quietly appreciate everyone’s contribution. 

At the far end of Snuggled tucked deep in the valley by the overhang of the cave of warming stones lies Hygge. Residents of Hygge relax by candlelight and the glow of the warming stones. They work as miners harvesting the stones. They also chisel spices from the cave. It’s exceptionally warming. Most visitors don’t know of Hygge or if they’ve heard of it can’t find the way. 

The denizens of Snuggled aren’t forthcoming about the capitol's location as the residents of Hygge prefer few unknown visitors. Yet, Hygge exports some of its exceptional spices and stones. 

“Hyggians are peaceful and generous,” says Miss Emeline Traveler. “They love to share, but do so in a quiet and humble fashion.” 

Artisans carve pictures of curled up foxes and sleeping bear into the warming stones. Denizens of Hygge grow long bushy tails which they wrap around their faces when sleeping.


What is this? The Emotions 365 Project.

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