Too much of an idiot to own pets more like!
I have volunteered at Clic Sargent House in Prestwick before, and they stay open over Christmas. On Christmas morning, a Sea King from nearby HMS Gannet lands on the golf course just in front of the house and the crew come out, one dressed as Santa to give the kids presents. Its quite sweet and you get to see the Sea King close up, even inside some years, depending on the crew.
Annyway, they told us that contrary to what you might imagine, Christmas Day can be relatively busy for them as they often end up having to rescue people out hiking, so, be careful!