Christmas Horoscope

Do you spend Christmas in you as the shining centre of a large group of friends or do you prefer to crawl on the couch in your reindeer house suit in front of the TV?

Previously published in VROUW Magazine December 2019.

Aries

You go all out. Your guests will want for nothing. You know what tastes good and you are also incredibly creative. By adding little details to the cutlery and paying attention to special accessories, you will transform your table into a festive buffet straight out of a Christmas magazine. (Christmas is usually a great occasion to do some extra cleaning around the house). Nor do you look at a euro more or less. Since you prefer convenience but still like to serve something tasty, you don't mind spending some extra money on ready-made appetisers. Because you like to show that you can still do something yourself, you spend at least one day in the kitchen yourself. Besides being a great hostess, you also enjoy being an entertainer.

Taurus

Although you love conviviality, it all doesn't have to be too massive for you, at least, not at your house. A select group of friends or family is welcome, but if there are more than six, you panic. Not just because of the fact that you find it hard to cook for a large party, but also because you like to keep things tidy. Do all those people really all have to use your toilet? Who is messing about on your rug? And what? Not to mention what everything costs; whether you empty a bucket! Fair is fair, although you really do try your best, you'd rather be invited somewhere than send out invitations yourself. Your ideal Christmas looks like this: one day visiting someone and one day relaxing on your own or with your partner on the couch in front of the TV. Or yesterday's leftovers.

Gemini

The more the merrier! You don't care whether ten, twenty or thirty people visit, we'll clean up tomorrow. Does a visitor bring someone you don't know? No problem, there is always room for friends of friends. In terms of food, you prefer to go for lots of tasty snacks rather than one dinner. Chances are you will provide a running buffet where everyone is free to go wherever they want. Sitting still for a long time is not really your thing anyway. You prefer to walk around chatting with everyone and dancing every now and then. Are you a bit short of cash? No problem, even then everyone is welcome. If all the guests bring their own food and drinks, you will have a great party. booming Americain Christmas Party. Be prepared for a night of sleep because you won't be on one ear before three in the morning. And neither will your guests.

Lobster

You prefer to celebrate Christmas with your own family or a select company and maybe even one day alone with your partner. However, you do make sure the whole house is tastefully decorated and pay extensive attention to the food. Despite the fact that your home is not too busy, the guests you have go home happy and fulfilled. Weeks in advance, you scour the internet for tasty recipes and shop for special treats. Food is important! Of course, you will play games together, listen to Christmas music all day and end the day with a nice Christmas film. And coffee and chocolates. Of course, just like every year, you do way too much shopping and when Christmas is over again, bring your neighbours, your friends and family all something nice. Don't forget to ask for your Tupperware back!

Leo

With your caring nature and tendency to show off your beautifully decorated house, it is fairly obvious that it is a sweet spot at your place at Christmas. There is not yet a signpost at the beginning of the street with a big arrow pointing to your address. There is, however, a giant Father Christmas at the door with a sign in his hands with the word 'welcome' written on it in cow letters. Because that's everyone with you. Welcome! Although you are quite chaotic, have trouble organising and probably have to go back to the shop three times because you forgot something again, the final result is definitely worth it. Your creativity combined with your good taste makes many a mouth drop open with amazement and admiration. On the other Christmas day, you like to leave things alone, make yourself beautiful and go out. Not because you are tired of visitors, but mainly because you like to steal the show at other people's parties.

Virgo

You love the cosiness that Christmas brings, but people should not get it into their heads to turn up unexpectedly, arrive late or make a mess in your house, because then you are instantly cranky. You like to know exactly where you stand and when and with whom. Once everything goes according to plan and everyone follows the rules, you are a fantastic hostess who has thought of everything. Everything is organised down to the last detail and all guests get exactly what they like. In fact, you take this task so seriously that chances are you end up sitting at the perfectly organised Christmas dinner with the stains on your neck. Not infrequently, a discharge follows in the form of a headache or upset stomach. The next day, you either prefer to stay at home or be invited elsewhere. At least, if the guest list suits you...

Libra

With your sense of style and colour, Christmas is the perfect excuse for you to redecorate your whole house. You don't even hesitate to 'just' paint an entire wall, buy different furniture or special accessories before inviting your guests. After all, your old interior has already been seen by everyone. Christmas party at your home is the party of the year and for you it is only successful when everyone agrees that it was really 'finished'. Because you love your friends and family, everyone is there, no one excepted. Even when you are invited by others, you go there at your Christmas best and manage to gather a large crowd of admirers and interested parties around you as soon as you enter. Not just because you look the part, but especially because you always have something funny to say or a funny anecdote to share.

Scorpio

Precisely because you are very selective when it comes to inviting people, you like to make the most of the holidays. A few times a year when there is a special occasion, you go all out and like to have all your loved ones around you. The same goes for Christmas. Just not all day, please, because although it is important to you that everyone has a good time, you do not feel the need to entertain everyone nonstop from morning to evening. However, music does play a big role in creating the right atmosphere. As an avid music lover, you know better than anyone how to create the perfect playlist put together. Still, one of the two Christmas days a house full of people is more than enough for you. The next day, you like to go out for dinner with your loved one in a beautifully decorated restaurant and end the evening with a stroll through the beautifully lit city.

Sagittarius

When you invite people over, they can be sure you have thought of everything. Consequently, everyone is happy and relaxed... except yourself. You often look around tensely to see if everyone is having a good time, or you are constantly running from place to place because you are afraid you will forget something or something will burn. As a result, you barely have time to chat extensively with everyone. Too bad, because you are just such a great conversationalist! Make it a little easier on yourself when it comes to snacks so you can prepare some in advance and put a bucket of ice cubes on a large table where you put various drinks. That way, you don't have to constantly keep an eye on whether everyone has been provided with everything and you can get something out of your party.

Capricorn

Of course, you like it when people ask you to join them for dinner, but 'home, sweet home' is the adage that really suits you. Even with the holidays. You prefer to invite your friends one Christmas day and your family the next. Or just the whole gang together, also fine! You don't shy away from a delicious feast consisting of the most unusual, exclusive and often even exotic dishes. But you do think it's important to be able to organise everything at your leisure and you definitely don't want to be in the way while cooking. You start shopping, preparing the snacks and the meal well in advance. For two full days, you give everything to make everyone happy, so if you want some time to yourself for the time being, no one will be surprised.

Aquarius

You are usually so busy that you really have to make a choice about where and with whom you will spend Christmas. Frankly, you are not very fond of obligations, let alone willing to sit up and take paw. You prefer to go for the most spontaneous party where you can come and go as you please, or accept the invitation of someone you are sure will allow you to be completely yourself and actually feel at home. It also sometimes happens that you don't promise anyone anything and completely unexpectedly show up on their doorstep with a bottle of wine and a poinsettia. Surprise! Aquarius is in, let the circus begin! Since you don't like making appointments, you also don't mind at all if people show up on your doorstep unexpectedly. They are most welcome. Provided you are at home.

Fish

Although you usually prefer peace and quiet or the company of a small group of people, once a year you go all out and everyone is welcome. Then you pull out all the stops, cook for an entire orphanage and stock up on drinks for the whole village. Whether people come by appointment or drop by; you are hospitality itself and no one is short of something. You yourself are the first to let go of the reins completely. Polonaise around the house and back via the roof. Merry Christmas everyone! Still, one day of carnival is enough. The next day you prefer to be with your loved one and feast on a delicious dinner for two, play music and watch films. Or a good cabaret show, because besides yourself, of course, your fantastic sense of humour also needs to be fed.