If you have a house full of guests you will be full of good humour, witty conversation and festive ideas. You will be at your best in the role of host. If you have no visitors, being a guest at someone else's Christmas gathering could be a second best. So cancel any plans to sit around on your own and make some social arrangements even if it's just to get out into your neighbourhood this evening. If you're single, a romantic encounter is in the offing this Christmas.

Keep your sense of humour and let people see how flexible you can be this Christmas. If plans for the day don't all go as expected, it's not the end of the world. In years to come the family will get great pleasure telling the story of the time the turkey got burned or the presents got muddled up. Childhood memories come sweeping back this evening and you might share these with your loved ones.

A leisurely start to the day will gradually speed up as the ritual of Christmas dinner approaches. Good intentions to visit friends or neighbours or to take a walk in the open air might go by the board. You could be feeling decidedly lazy by the end of the day and if someone else volunteers to clear up the festive mess, you will be happy to leave them to it. Just be sure to promise to do your bit tomorrow!

This is a day you will want to cherish with family and friends. For you it isn't just about opening presents under a tree. You might also be celebrating the close relationships you have with your loved ones and neighbours. There may be a pleasant financial surprise and you may well end the day richer than when it started. In a spirit of goodwill, a relative who isn't usually so giving may be surprisingly generous.

A peak of frenzied activity will give you and your family plenty to laugh and be pleased about. Discussions taking place midday will fill you with a glow of cheerful anticipation for the future. An invitation to a small festive get together at a venue near your home will give you the chance to enjoy a few drinks this evening without worrying about who might be doing the driving.

A day relaxing in the company of friends and neighbours will be your idea of a pleasant Christmas. Your intention is to enjoy a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. The festive spirit may have its effects as the day wears on and you will find yourself in a light hearted almost giddy mood as a result. An evening outing will be to a venue some distance away which will be more of a novelty than you are used to.

Being with loved ones and having plenty of time for each other will be the most enjoyable part of the day. Contacting relatives from near and far either by telephone or on the internet will also keep you occupied for a good few hours. If you're on your own this Christmas, anyone dropping by will receive your warm hospitality. You might attend a carol service when traditional songs of the season will bring back warm memories of your childhood.

If you're spending Christmas Day at home with family or visiting relatives, you're in the place you want to be. Travelling on this day may not be without a few problems. An on your toes day can be expected with the action staying at a high level all through the daylight hours. Over indulgence to one degree or another is to be expected and the evening hours will unwind in a sociable and generally pleasant manner.

You will be glad all the last minute rush of previous days are over; now you can relax and enjoy the festivities. Loved ones, guests and those around you will all pitch in and do their share of the cooking and cleaning. The festive atmosphere should keep everyone merry and bright and any small misunderstandings that do occur will not be allowed to develop. As much as you enjoy it all, you probably won't wish it could be Christmas every day!

Your Christmas Day will have been planned well ahead and almost everything will go according to plan. People will praise you for your wonderful powers of organisation. Unexpected callers will be made to feel welcome. A happy go lucky mood has you firmly in its grasp, inspiring you to skip through the day seemingly without a care in the world. Those cares you do have will all keep for another more appropriate time!

Memories of past Christmasses are likely to come sweeping back; this won't stop you enjoying the festive atmosphere. A more adult sense of pleasure takes over later in the day as you reflect on the true meaning of the season. A few quiet hours without you having to entertain guests or mix with loud people would suit you fine. Single? A kiss under the mistletoe could mean a great deal more than you are letting on.

Expect the day to be hectic; adjust your thoughts to a pattern of constant activity and you will not go far wrong! Today will be one of those rare times when you can do just as you please without fear of ridicule or contradiction. While you will probably settle for a fairly orthodox Christmas, there will be contentment in whatever you do and a joyful day will end on a high note with romance in the evening.