ABSTRACT
Many people in Denmark make great effort to orchestrate a homely atmosphere that is ‘just right’ for a successful social gathering. Candy, cake, candlelight, music, alcohol, tea and coffee are material props that help to make people feel at ease; at least this is the idea. Cecilia’s domestic illumination illustrates something fascinating about the cultural logic informing the way people use light at home, not just in order to see something, but to see it in ‘the right way’, to make a place ‘feel right’. Energy- saving light bulbs are constantly improving in quality, becoming more akin to incandescent lighting. An awareness of the sociality of light is particularly important when considering climate change. The transition to energy- saving light bulbs has made the quality and quantity of light and lighting a hot topic in Denmark and elsewhere. The chapter also presents an overview on the key concepts discussed in this book.
