As the holiday season nears, and we turn on the fireplace and our Christmas trees twinkle amidst our favorite decor, we feel the warmth and ease in stress. Some people may define this feeling as “hygge,” a Danish tradition of experiencing comfort, observing one’s surroundings, showing gratitude for the simplicities of life, being present, and connecting with loved ones. Especially during the holidays, we can find hygge around the family dinner table, while strolling through the neighborhood to admire Christmas lights and decor, and while curling up with a big blanket and a good book or a cup of tea. Here at Ah Sam Floral Co., the number one flower shop in San Mateo, we also experience hygge through winter floral bouquets, whether in our own living room, as the centerpieces of a holiday meal, or as a gift to a loved one.

Different Ways Hygge Can Come from Flowers

Get Into the Spirit By Decorating With Festive Seasonal Flowers and Greenery

When first exploring and adopting practices from this Danish tradition, many people start with their environment. Lighting candles, stringing soft Christmas lights, turning on the fireplace, getting cozy with thick socks, wrapping themselves in fluffy blankets, and filling their spaces with things that make them feel good, like winter flowers and fresh greenery. An arrangement of white and red blooms in a lush bed of winter greens is sure to be the perfect, inviting, and natural finishing touch to any space.

Gift Flowers to Loved Ones to Deepen Bonds and Spread Joy

This time of year, it’s common to see loved ones sending flowers to those far away or gifting a seasonal arrangement to their holiday host or hostess. Whether you are a giver of flowers or the recipient of a winter bouquet, there is nothing like connecting with friends and family through a special arrangement of blooms. Each time they are admired, we are reminded of those who thoughtfully and lovingly gave them to us, and consequently, we experience hygge.

Invite Health, Peace, and Mindfulness into Hectic Holiday Schedules

“Stop and smell the flowers” is a saying that reminds people to slow down, look up from their phones, be present in the world around them, and take pleasure in the simple things in life. In other words, this quote tells us how to experience hygge. Bouquets of winter flowers especially captivate us, drawing us in with their seasonal beauty. Sweet fragrances and colorful petals prompt us to be mindful as we marvel over this gift from Mother Nature.

Create Comfort in Your Home With Simple Pleasures

At the heart of hygge is the idea that your home should feel like a warm, comforting embrace. Whether you’re curled up with a good book, sipping something hot, baking cookies, or playing games with loved ones, it’s the little joys that make this season shine. Add your favorite winter blooms to the mix, and notice how your space becomes even more serene. Flowers bring a peaceful energy that turns everyday moments into something truly incredible.

Create New Traditions

Creating new traditions that you can look forward to year after year, or season after season, is another way of creating hygge. For instance, you can tend to winter flowers with your family, surprise your grandmother or aunt with a holiday floral centerpiece, pick out the perfect poinsettias with friends, or send blooms to a loved one far away. All of these moments can quickly become a new beloved tradition.

Hygge can be described as “when the ordinary lights up your soul,” and here at Ah Sam Floral Co., we know winter flowers and holiday arrangements do just that.