Living With The Light: How The Seasons Shape Nordic Mentality

In the Nordic countries, life is lived in rhythm with the light. We have such extremes of light throughout the year that it would be impossible to live otherwise.

The shifting seasons are not just background scenery—they shape our daily habits, cultural traditions, and deeply influence the Nordic state of mind. From the long, golden summer nights to the dark comfortable hush of winter, the light (or lack of it) teaches us something elemental: to adapt, to slow down, to embrace contrast.

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