Surviving the cold, dark months: How Nordic people beat the winter blues

Going on a short walk outside during winter may help lift your spirits up. — Pixabay

The Nordic countries are no stran­­­­gers to the long, dark winter.

Despite little to no daylight – plus months of frigid temperatures – people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early as October and last into April for some.