VOL. 114 NO. 9 Sept Features 14 l The Simple Life How to embrace hygge every day 20 l The Science of Happiness Why Norway tops the list 24 l The Hygge Challenge Ideas for contentment Departments 4 l Velkommen Ski for Light 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Membership dinners 28 l District Happenings 36 l In Loving Memory 38 l Q & A Cover photography by Oleh Slobodeniuk The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to 14 20 24 preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to its members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTO BY OLEH SLOBODENIUK 2017