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Just note that a lot of Europe actually observes Christmas so it can be hard to find an open restaurant or pub that day, especially in smaller towns.
I really liked Prague in winter, and Ireland is always nice. The Churchill rooms in London (tunnels) are pretty interesting.
You could base in London and take the train to Paris or wherever for a day or two; or base in Amsterdam (which has plenty to see/do) and fly/train to Zurich, Prague, Lisbon or wherever. For warmer weather, obviously look at Portugal, Spain, Barcelona, southern Italy and Greece.
Tokyo in winter is well decorated (very western especially in the shopping areas) and both Tokyo and Kyoto are good cities to visit. Kyoto has more “old” stuff to see (don’t miss Nijo castle with nightingale floor); Tokyo is bigger and has the fish market.
Too many choices!
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