The Swedish Fika, like Danish hygge or Finnish sisu, is one of those curious Nordic concepts that defies perfect translation. It is a thing best understood through experience.
It is certainly not a mere coffee break. It is not a quick pause in the working grind for a moment to relax. It is a defined effort. An event to be planned, anticipated and embrac…
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