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Winter Wellness: Lessons from Scandinavian

Research has shown that despite long dark winters, residents of Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries experience lower rates of SAD because they have a positive winter mind-set. They actually look forward to winter!

To shift from an attitude of dread, take a few minutes to make a list of indoor and outdoor winter activities you enjoy.

Playing in the snow

Bonfires

Skiing, sledding, or ice skating

Aromatic candles on a gloomy day

Curling up under a cozy blanket with a good book

Warm, fuzzy socks

Hearty comfort food such as stews and casseroles

This winter stands to be especially challenging so take care of yourself. The good news is that springtime is only 73 days away!

Regency Winter Activities

Ice skating was one of many popular winter activities during the Regency. What are some of your favorite things to do at this time of year?

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Regency Traditions for the New Year

We always look forward to the beginning of a new year, and we celebrate with traditions to start that year off well. During the Regency, one such tradition was “creaming the well.” Ladies hoped to be the first to draw water from a well in the new year, and believed it would bring them luck in marriage. All the better if they were able to get the object of their affection to drink that water before the end of New Year’s Day!