I'd prefer to have some cold weather at Christmas, pink, or better still - some snow. On that Spanish trip, even though it was cloudy for a week, it still didn't feel like Christmas as we know it. I like to decorate with lights, have a huge fire going, pull crackers and all the rest of it, and it's nice when the family can get together - although that's not always possible.
I think chappie's chosen a good place to get away for a few days. York IS quaint, but also great for shopping and eating out.