There's just something about the holidays [1] that makes you want to curl up in front of a fire, drink some tea with honey (or a peppermint mocha [2]), and wrap yourself in a fluffy blanket. The festive season [3] is synonymous with coziness and, more especially, hygge [4]. The Scandinavian word means a way of life that celebrates all things cosy and sharing time with loved ones. Hygge is about finding joy in warmth, quality time, and the little things that make life cheerful — especially during the holiday season. Take your festive self-care to the next level with the following superhygge items [5], from candles to knit-your-own wall hangings to products that will leave you feeling pampered, relaxed, and comforted. Ahead, find all our favourite hygge-inspired items perfect for the Christmas season.
Target Holiday Embroidered Christmas Tree Square Throw Pillow
This Target Holiday Embroidered Christmas Tree Square Throw Pillow [6] ($20) is embellished with festive pom-poms that give it textural coziness, plus the Christmas tree embroidery is reminiscent of something a grandmother would make.
Olive & Cocoa Festive Norwegian Wreath
Welcome family and friends to your home this Christmas with a minimalist, creamy white Olive & Cocoa Festive Norwegian Wreath [7] ($88) made up of wool snowflakes and red holly berries. It arrives at your doorstep wrapped in a handcrafted wood crate, so it's perfect as a heartwarming gift, too.
Personalization Mall Classic Cable Knit Personalized Throw Blanket
Whether you want to cuddle up in bed watching the latest season of The Crown or in front of a fireplace reading a book, this Personalization Mall Classic Cable Knit Personalized Throw Blanket [8] ($60, originally $80) has got you covered. Embroider your name, monogram, or initial on this cable-knit and sherpa throw, and prepare to be warm and very, very comfortable.
Lifetherapy Grounded 75hr Burn Time Soy Candle
For ultimate hygge vibes, light up this comforting Lifetherapy Grounded 75hr Burn Time Soy Candle [9] ($42), scented with warm, Christmas-ready amber and vanilla notes.
Sock Candy Celestial Shimmer Crew Socks
To round out your hygge holiday setup, try out some socks that will make your heart happy. These Sock Candy Celestial Shimmer Crew Socks [10] ($18) feature unicorns, shooting stars, and the moon, and the sparkling touch makes them perfect for the festive season.
Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar
An Advent calendar made up of Christmas candies is ultimate festive hygge, and this Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar [11] ($50) is gorgeous, too! Open it up for a surprise every day that kids and adults alike will love, from snowman gummies to candy-cane caramels.
Outside Inside Canoe Cribbage Board
Pretend you're in a cosy cabin in the middle of a snowy landscape as you play this classic game with family and friends. Perfect for rainy days, this Outside Inside Canoe Cribbage Board [12] ($30) is hand-painted for an authentic, vintage feel.
Target 12in Lit Small Bottle Brush Christmas Tree Decorative Figurine
If you want to add some golden holiday sparkle to your living room's ambience, why not try this Target 12in Lit Small Bottle Brush Christmas Tree Decorative Figurine [13] ($10)? This will look adorable solo on a side table, or buy a few to line your staircase with.
Foria Wellness Bath Salts With CBD & Lavender
For the ultimate cosy self-care ritual, dip into a bathtub sprinkled with these Foria Wellness Bath Salts With CBD & Lavender [14] ($52), which are tinged with tension-relieving CBD and soothing lavender. The jar looks beautiful atop your bathtub, too.
Mala Collective Mauve Tassel Meditation Sit Set
If you want to de-stress and decompress this holiday season, a meditative cushion is a cosy decor piece you'll keep going back to. This Mala Collective Mauve Tassel Meditation Sit Set [15] ($278, originally $328) is handmade in India, offers comfort while looking gorgeous in your living room, and will leave you feeling blissful as you unwind.
Target Birch Twig Snowflake
Picture a few of these Target Birch Twig Snowflakes [16] ($25) right at your entryway or hanging over your countertop, making a natural winter wonderland out of any part of your home. These snowflakes are made of faux birch for a woodsy feel and will lend a twinkling, bohemian aesthetic to your Christmas decor.
15in Unlit Tinsel Hard Needle Tree
This 15in Unlit Tinsel Hard Needle Tree [17] ($10 each) is the perfect minimalist, Scandinavian-style decor piece for the winter season. In a glittering champagne colour, these trees will go perfectly with any style and will look great atop a dining table as a gorgeous tinsel centrepiece.
We Are Knitters Dealba Latch Hook Kit
Nothing says hygge quite like a cosy, tufted wall hanging, especially when you knit it yourself! Try your hand at this We Are Knitters Dealba Latch Hook Kit [18] ($83) and create a warm masterpiece for your wall or even as a small rug. Choose your colours, and make it a learning experience that will spark joy.
Blossom & Stone CBD With Moon-Charged Rose Quartz
Another way of giving yourself some self-care for the holidays is finding relaxation with this Blossom & Stone CBD With Moon-Charged Rose Quartz [19] ($60). Hemp flowers and crystals provide optimal relief, combined with lemon verbena and rose quartz charging for all the best energy. The bottle also makes for a cute display on your nightstand or bathroom counter.
Cosy Teddy Faux Fur Peppermint Pillow
Adorn your couch or bed with a couple of these Cosy Teddy Faux Fur Peppermint Pillows [20] ($30) for automatic merry, holiday joy. Whimsical and comfy in a teddy fabric, these will look great layered with simple white pillows, too.
Topology Luxury Dog Bed
If you want your dog to have all the hygge vibes, too, then why not give them the sheepskin-topped bed of their dreams this holiday season? This Topology Luxury Dog Bed [21] ($100) will make an adorable decor piece in your living room or bedroom, and the sheepskin option is perfectly Scandinavian and comfy.
Plush Reindeer Slippers
No holiday-hygge vibe is complete without a perfect pair of festive slippers, and these Plush Reindeer Slippers [22] ($8, originally $15) are like stepping on (very cute) clouds.
Floursack Holiday Bright Pattern Ie Throw Pillow By Danhui
Hygge is all about finding contentment in the simple things, such as a cute holiday-ready pillow. This Floursack Holiday Bright Pattern Ie Throw Pillow By Danhui [23] ($25, originally $50) features a festive red colour and a traditional sleigh-ride and snowflake theme that would look gorgeous on your bed or sofa. It's sure to make the perfect comfy resting place for curling up with your favourite book or Christmas movie.
EcoVessel The Transit Insulated Coffee Mug
Take your cosy time spent at home to the next level with this EcoVessel The Transit Insulated Coffee Mug [24] ($25), which will keep your homemade pumpkin spice lattes piping hot for up to four hours. The minimalist, ergonomic design is very hygge while also making it great for indoor cuddles or fun adventures with loved ones.
PB Teen Llama Faux-Fur Stocking
If you already have a few classic red-and-green Christmas stockings but you're looking to change it up this year, why not try this bohemian, woodsy, oh-so-cosy PB Teen Llama Faux-Fur Stocking [25] ($27, originally $40)? It's made of faux fur and pom-poms, and you can personalize it for an extra special touch.
Her Highness NYC Masquerade Facial Mask
Revel in me-time and prep for holiday festivities with this Her Highness NYC Masquerade Facial Mask [26] ($22), packed with collagen and CBD for immediate benefits. The serum will make your face glow, and a bit of relaxation at home is always a good idea.
The Folio Society Alice in Wonderland
Perfect for cuddling up and reliving childhood memories or as a decor piece that recalls nostalgia and features a holiday-ready red, green, and gold cover, The Folio Society Alice in Wonderland [27] ($75) edition is the coziest of books. Pour yourself another tea as you flip through the gorgeous illustrations and dreamy text.
Keurig Limited Edition Jonathan Adler K-Mini Brewer
Get in the hygge mood with a creamy, warm cup of coffee made from a brewer you'll love to display. This Keurig Limited Edition Jonathan Adler K-Mini Brewer [28] ($100) stays within the Scandinavian-style light colour scheme and will pour drink after cosy drink.
Dylan's Candy Bar Deck the Halls Gingerbread House Kit
Decorate your home for the holidays with this warm, spicy-sweet Dylan's Candy Bar Deck the Halls Gingerbread House Kit [29] ($50), which comes preassembled so you just have to worry about fun times decorating with friends and family or on your own as a festive self-care activity.
Merry Christmas Burlap Banner
Hang some festive cheer on your walls, Christmas tree, or staircase with this cosy Merry Christmas Burlap Banner [30] ($13), made up of holiday stockings and hung by classic wooden clothespins. Hand-stitched and made of natural fibres, this is the perfect hygge seasonal decor.
Boy Smells Cedar Stack Candle
Feel like you're walking through a glittering winter forest as soon as you light up this Boy Smells Cedar Stack Candle [31] ($32), which smells as amazing as it sounds. Cedar, berry, tobacco, musk, and spices are just a few of the notes that are holiday-nostalgic and modern all at once.
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Fun as a display piece or conversation starter on your bar cart and with a warm, rich peanut butter taste, this Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey [32] ($30) is great for sharing with loved ones at home. Revel in good vibes and feel all the possible hygge as you sip on this creamy, nutty, holiday-perfect drink, whether around a fire or while playing board games.
Juegoal Christmas Plush Gnome Santa Handmade Scandinavian Swedish Tomte
Hone in on all the Scandinavian hygge cheer with these Juegoal Christmas Plush Gnome Santa Handmade Scandinavian Swedish Tomte [33] ($19, set of three), which are cuddly, adorable, and very festive. Born from traditional Scandinavian folklore, the tomte, or gnomes, will bring warm Christmas joy to your home.
Pottery Barn Cosy Pom Pom Sherpa Throw
Cuddle up in true hygge style with this Pottery Barn Cosy Pom Pom Sherpa Throw [34] ($36, originally $49) that comes in holiday-ready colours like cardinal red and creamy ivory. It's trimmed with pom-poms, so warm up with this blanket while watching Christmas specials.
Lekkco Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread Variety 4-Pack
Few things are as cosy and comforting as chocolate, especially when it's a Belgian chocolate spread. Try this Lekkco Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread Variety 4-Pack [35] ($32) for the holiday season, and share with family and friends in a way that's supremely hygge.
Infrared Sauna Blanket
If you want to bring the sauna home for warm, calming wellness benefits, try this Infrared Sauna Blanket [36] ($499). Wrap yourself in ultimate coziness and detoxify yourself, too.
Pabipabi White Birch Tree With Lights Set
The twinkling lights of this Pabipabi White Birch Tree With Lights Set [37] ($113 for a pack of two) will bring holiday cheer to your home while following the traditional minimalist style of hygge design. Cosy next to your fireplace or television, these will offer a warm glow to any room in your house. Hang ornaments on them for even more festiveness!
Pink Moon Clair de Lune Candle
Transport yourself to dreamland this Christmas season with this Pink Moon Clair de Lune Candle [38] ($48), scented with comforting jasmine, bergamot, and pink peppercorn. Best part? You can use the melted wax as a luxurious body oil for the ultimate warm, spicy-sweet ritual.