She bakes biscuits by the kilo, dances around the house for “Last Christmas” and decorated the Christmas tree weeks ago. Christa Rigozzi (39) is a fan of Christmas! “Even as a child, I looked forward to the Advent season every year. It’s been even more magical for me since I became a mother,” says the host. Ticino received her best Christmas gift almost six years ago when her twins Alessia and Zoe were born a week after Christmas Eve. “Christmas today means spending a lot of time with my family. Time is pricey. an invaluable luxury.”
Christa Rigozzi is one of the country’s most successful moderators, hosting gala evenings and TV shows in four languages. “The past few months have been stressful, so I’m looking forward to taking a few days off.” Take a deep breath, recharge, snacks with your friends and lots of food on the festive program. “I get a bonfire and of course you shouldn’t be missing biscuits at Christmas time.” Of course it’s homemade. “When I cook, I’ll have bandits and Mailänderli by weight and listen to ‘Last Christmas’ in a continuous loop.”
Tip against Gschenkli stress
The Christmas tree was planted, the cookies were baked – but something is still missing. “Unfortunately, I haven’t received a single gift for my loved ones yet,” admits Rigozzi. “I usually come early, but I didn’t have time this year.” But for anyone who always buys gifts at the last minute, the final clue is in the hands of the presenter.
“I always make a list of everyone I want to give something to and think about what will please whom,” she explains. “I would never buy anything frivolous just to have a gift.” After all, the path is also the goal. “I’m always happy to go shopping. When I find something suitable for someone, I delete their name from the list. This feeling is even better than when I order something for myself.”
toys, wellness and dinner
Although Christa Rigozzi is late this year: she wants to get all the presents one week before Christmas. “Toys and crafts are very popular with my girls and I can give my husband a healthy weekend.” And how do you make him happy yourself? «With a good champagne or a nice dinner. I am happy when someone gives me something handmade or homemade cookies, takes the time, and gives me heartfelt love. »