It’s that time of year when the sun sets a bit earlier and San Franciscans brighten their nights by turning to the city’s longtime winter traditions.⁠ ⁠ Some bundle up to glide around the ice skating rink in Union Square. Others find solace in thrifting on Valencia Street, hunting for kitschy holiday gifts. Yet every San Franciscan can’t help but take in the many light installations adorning the city during the annual Illuminate SF Festival of Light, which provides a glowing contrast to winter’s darkness. ⁠ ⁠ For both out-of-towners and local queens alike, a tour of these San Francisco holiday light displays will help keep your Yuletide gay. #linkinbio, if you're interested in reading more.