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Culture Campfire event exploring
“Hygge” held at Kinsmen Park
by Jordan Rae “We shared lots of stories and laughs, and food down and enjoying the simple things in life can
and happiness. It was very Hygge-ly,” she said. give us permission to jump off the hamster wheel
The Town of Edson Community Development “People were engaged, attentive, and and take the time to find that happiness is inside
Team hosted a Culture Campfire session at comfortable. “ of us,” she added.
Kinsmen Park Fire Pit on Friday, November 13. Inscho went on to explain that Canadians also Inscho hopes that winter and the pandemic will
The event was called How to Hygge celebrate Hygge but says we may not always give people the opportunity to carve out time to
(pronounced hoo-ga). look at it as a positive thing. “We get caught up experience some Hygge.
Susan Hayduk, Business Manager at the Danish in the rat race too often,” said Inscho. “Thinking The Community Development Team looks to
Canadian National Museum, presented the origin that happiness is just around the corner once we continue the Culture Campfire series. For more
and defined the concept of Hygge to 7 campfire buy that sled, or lose that weight, or land the information about upcoming sessions, visit
participants, including a Danish family, who perfect job.” www.edson.ca/residents/community-
enriched the experience by sharing some first- “Attaching a name and a process to slowing development/youth-arts-and-culture-activities
hand experiences.
What is Hygge? Well, according to Community
Development Coordinator Diana Inscho, the
principals of Hygge are more of a feeling than
something tangible. “It's a feeling of comfort,
safety, well-being, coziness, community, and
belonging,” she said. “It's that feeling you get
when you're surrounded by a close group of Event Reminder
friends or family, eating good food, enjoying
each other's company, after spending a gorgeous
day playing in the snow or camping. It's simple May 9: For mental health week, join
and unhurried and peaceful.” the Town of Edson for Darkness to
With culture being one of her job's main Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
focuses, the Culture Campfire series fits under the community and place luminaries or
Inscho's umbrella. “I came across this topic when a simple candle outside your home to
researching why Danish citizens are the happiest
in the world,” she explained. “Hygge is a big part u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
of the mindset that contributes to that happiness.” (approximately 5:10 am).
Campfire participants were asked to bring their
own chairs and blankets, and a Hygge book,
snacks, and hot chocolate were provided. “The
campfire itself gives a feeling of warmth,
community, and safety which also added to the
Hygge,” explained Inscho. “Candles also give
this feeling, so we lit some of those as well.”
The event was free to all, but as part of
COVID—19 AHS compliance, people were
asked to register beforehand for tracking
purposes, and to ensure that they would not have
more than the allowable 15 people at the
gathering. The snacks offered were prepackaged
and prepared in a certified kitchen, and
organizers were able to maintain physical
distancing outside of cohorts.Anyone who could
not maintain the requirements wore a mask.
Inscho said the event was very well received. Susan Hayduk, Business Manager at the Danish Canadian National Museum, presented the concept of
Hygge to seven campfire participants. photo submitted
November: Family Violence Prevention Month
Children Learn What They Live
submitted Yellowhead Emergency Shelter difficulties, sleep disturbances, constant worry, family violence. The best solution is to remove
anger, physical complaints, withdrawal from the sources of stress in children's lives by
Imagine being a child and living in a home social activities and general malaise. Children and immediately removing the sources of fear and
where you and the people you love are not safe. teens are aware of 80%of all violence in the home danger. Reinforce to the children often that none
Those who witness or experience abuse as a and their feelings about these occurrences can of the adult abuse is their fault and reinforce that
child are likely to be affected as an adult and may carry as much impact as the actual event. Children they can still love their parents, but it is okay to
have a variety of life on-going issues due to mayal so suffer from anxiety separation caused by hate the abuse. Offer emotional and physical
childhood trauma. The more adverse children excessive worry about the safety of family safety with boundaries by keeping consistency
experiences a child has the more likely he or she is members when they are away from the home. with routines in place. Encourage a safe loving
going to suffer from things like heart disease and The sooner a child receives help, the better environment with the child, their siblings and the
diabetes, poor academic achievement and chance they will have for being a healthy adult. abused parent.
substance abuse later in life. The Centre on the One recommendation, by Salud America!, based Remember, if you or your children are in
Developing Child states,“these events can include, upon their research review on childhood immediate danger call 911. The Yellowhead
but are not limited to, physical abuse, emotional development suggests,“high quality early care and Emergency Shelter offers free, confidential
abuse, and household violence.” education programs that provide stable, supportive support to anyone who calls 24 hours day, 365
Children who have witnessed abuse or have relationships with caring adults should be more days/year, including holidays. Staff can answer
feared for their safety, and in extreme cases, their available to young children who are at risk of any questions you may have about your children's
life, may show signs of child traumatic stress. experiencing tolerable or toxic stress.” safety. Also, the shelter is a safe, temporary place
Although the impact is unique for each child, There are several other ways to help in the to stay. You can reach the shelter by calling 780-
children may show signs of behavioural recovery for children that have been exposed to 865-5311 or 1-800-661-0937.
Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2020 MONDAY JUNE 29, 2020 PAGE 15
Culture Campfire event exploring
“Hygge” held at Kinsmen Park
by Jordan Rae “We shared lots of stories and laughs, and food down and enjoying the simple things in life can
and happiness. It was very Hygge-ly,” she said. give us permission to jump off the hamster wheel
The Town of Edson Community Development “People were engaged, attentive, and and take the time to find that happiness is inside
Team hosted a Culture Campfire session at comfortable. “ of us,” she added.
Kinsmen Park Fire Pit on Friday, November 13. Inscho went on to explain that Canadians also Inscho hopes that winter and the pandemic will
The event was called How to Hygge celebrate Hygge but says we may not always give people the opportunity to carve out time to
(pronounced hoo-ga). look at it as a positive thing. “We get caught up experience some Hygge.
Susan Hayduk, Business Manager at the Danish in the rat race too often,” said Inscho. “Thinking The Community Development Team looks to
Canadian National Museum, presented the origin that happiness is just around the corner once we continue the Culture Campfire series. For more
and defined the concept of Hygge to 7 campfire buy that sled, or lose that weight, or land the information about upcoming sessions, visit
participants, including a Danish family, who perfect job.” www.edson.ca/residents/community-
enriched the experience by sharing some first- “Attaching a name and a process to slowing development/youth-arts-and-culture-activities
hand experiences.
What is Hygge? Well, according to Community
Development Coordinator Diana Inscho, the
principals of Hygge are more of a feeling than
something tangible. “It's a feeling of comfort,
safety, well-being, coziness, community, and
belonging,” she said. “It's that feeling you get
when you're surrounded by a close group of Event Reminder
friends or family, eating good food, enjoying
each other's company, after spending a gorgeous
day playing in the snow or camping. It's simple May 9: For mental health week, join
and unhurried and peaceful.” the Town of Edson for Darkness to
With culture being one of her job's main Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
focuses, the Culture Campfire series fits under the community and place luminaries or
Inscho's umbrella. “I came across this topic when a simple candle outside your home to
researching why Danish citizens are the happiest
in the world,” she explained. “Hygge is a big part u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
of the mindset that contributes to that happiness.” (approximately 5:10 am).
Campfire participants were asked to bring their
own chairs and blankets, and a Hygge book,
snacks, and hot chocolate were provided. “The
campfire itself gives a feeling of warmth,
community, and safety which also added to the
Hygge,” explained Inscho. “Candles also give
this feeling, so we lit some of those as well.”
The event was free to all, but as part of
COVID—19 AHS compliance, people were
asked to register beforehand for tracking
purposes, and to ensure that they would not have
more than the allowable 15 people at the
gathering. The snacks offered were prepackaged
and prepared in a certified kitchen, and
organizers were able to maintain physical
distancing outside of cohorts.Anyone who could
not maintain the requirements wore a mask.
Inscho said the event was very well received. Susan Hayduk, Business Manager at the Danish Canadian National Museum, presented the concept of
Hygge to seven campfire participants. photo submitted
November: Family Violence Prevention Month
Children Learn What They Live
submitted Yellowhead Emergency Shelter difficulties, sleep disturbances, constant worry, family violence. The best solution is to remove
anger, physical complaints, withdrawal from the sources of stress in children's lives by
Imagine being a child and living in a home social activities and general malaise. Children and immediately removing the sources of fear and
where you and the people you love are not safe. teens are aware of 80%of all violence in the home danger. Reinforce to the children often that none
Those who witness or experience abuse as a and their feelings about these occurrences can of the adult abuse is their fault and reinforce that
child are likely to be affected as an adult and may carry as much impact as the actual event. Children they can still love their parents, but it is okay to
have a variety of life on-going issues due to mayal so suffer from anxiety separation caused by hate the abuse. Offer emotional and physical
childhood trauma. The more adverse children excessive worry about the safety of family safety with boundaries by keeping consistency
experiences a child has the more likely he or she is members when they are away from the home. with routines in place. Encourage a safe loving
going to suffer from things like heart disease and The sooner a child receives help, the better environment with the child, their siblings and the
diabetes, poor academic achievement and chance they will have for being a healthy adult. abused parent.
substance abuse later in life. The Centre on the One recommendation, by Salud America!, based Remember, if you or your children are in
Developing Child states,“these events can include, upon their research review on childhood immediate danger call 911. The Yellowhead
but are not limited to, physical abuse, emotional development suggests,“high quality early care and Emergency Shelter offers free, confidential
abuse, and household violence.” education programs that provide stable, supportive support to anyone who calls 24 hours day, 365
Children who have witnessed abuse or have relationships with caring adults should be more days/year, including holidays. Staff can answer
feared for their safety, and in extreme cases, their available to young children who are at risk of any questions you may have about your children's
life, may show signs of child traumatic stress. experiencing tolerable or toxic stress.” safety. Also, the shelter is a safe, temporary place
Although the impact is unique for each child, There are several other ways to help in the to stay. You can reach the shelter by calling 780-
children may show signs of behavioural recovery for children that have been exposed to 865-5311 or 1-800-661-0937.
