What are the candles outside in Denmark about?

1. What is the Danish concept of hygge?
2. What is a Scandinavian candle?
3. What candles do Danes use?
4. Which country burns the most candles?
5. Why is Denmark so happy?
6. Why is Hygge?
7. How often do Danes light candles?
8. How many candles do Danes burn?
9. Who uses candles the most?
10. Why is Yankee Candle so expensive?
11. Why candles are so expensive?
12. What age group buys the most candles?

What is the Danish concept of hygge?

The Danish concept of hygge, or hyggelig (adj.), refers to finding comfort, pleasure, and warmth in simple, soothing things such as a cozy atmosphere or the feeling of friendship. The Scandinavian term encompasses a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being found through cherishing the little things.

What is a Scandinavian candle?

A Swedish Candle, aka Swedish Fire Log or Swedish Fire Torch, is basically a log split like a cake and used as a small outdoor fire. ... You can light it the slow way by creating a small fire on top of the log with kindling.

What candles do Danes use?

As hygge is about enjoying the coziness of being in a simple way, Danes often prefer unscented, dripless and long burning candles, which they don't have to pay excessive attention or have the overwhelming sensation that some scented candles can produce.

Which country burns the most candles?

According to the European Candle Association, Denmark burns more candles per person than any other country in Europe.

Why is Denmark so happy?

But what makes the Danes so happy? ... According to the World Happiness Report, happiness is closely linked to social equality and community spirit - and Denmark does well on both. Denmark has a high level of equality and a strong sense of common responsibility for social welfare.

Why is Hygge?

The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as a kind of coziness that evokes feelings of contentment and wellbeing. It's also an essential concept in Danish culture. Many articles on hygge mention items like candles, hot chocolate and oversized sweaters, as well as being in the company of loved ones.

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.

How many candles do Danes burn?

Every Dane burns on average 3.5kg of candles a year, according to the Danish Lung Association.

Who uses candles the most?

Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (42%), followed by the kitchen (18%) and the bedroom (13%). Approximately one in five women say they use candles to decorate the yard, patio or other exterior areas, as well as the interior of their home.

Why is Yankee Candle so expensive?

In addition to the Yankee Candles being long lasting and smelling great, they are also 100% natural. Products that are 100% natural, not tested on animals, and better for the environment are naturally more expensive. Part of this is because sourcing natural products has become more and more expensive.

Why candles are so expensive?

Why are candles so expensive? For most luxury companies, it starts with the quality of the scents. ... “The amount of oils that go into a candle is higher than what goes into a fragrance, but the perceived value of a candle is a lot lower than a fragrance,” he adds.

What age group buys the most candles?

Demographic Variables

Candle purchase is higher among the more youthful consumers, aged 44 and younger. Purchase incidence declines with age with the lowest overall purchase incidence among those 65 years and above.