As New York and Connecticut battle a historic blizzard, millions of people will be left looking for ways to sleep warmly and peacefully. The answer lies across the Atlantic in a Nordic tradition that's been practiced in homes across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway since the 17th century.
In this traditional practice, the key isn’t just having a hot water bottle – it’s knowing where to put it. The bottle is typically placed at the foot of the bed or between the top sheet and duvet, rather than pressed directly against the body, as many of us have become accustomed to in recent years.
