December 2025
It’s Christmas time in the City
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air
There’s a feeling
of Christmas
San Francisco is illuminated with holiday light installations, SF Glow, Aura at Grace Cathedral, and Lightscape, a tunnel of lights, in the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park.
Hotels on Nob Hill and Huntington Park are all lit with festive holiday lights.
The Union Square Christmas tree is covered in lights. Stockton at Geary is cordoned off for the Winter Walk for visitors to grab a hot chocolate and rest while being entertained by the ice skaters on the rink or listen to the various music concerts.
The Bill Graham Menorah on the Square is lit daily during the Chanukkah holiday
There are still puppies and kittens in Macy’s windows. The tree in Neiman Marcus glistens while shoppers dine at the Rotunda on the best burger or my favorite lobster club sandwich.
Children laughing,
people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner
You’ll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the City
This Holiday season has been festive and full of light thanks to SF Glow which is especially helpful since the mythic tule fog has returned during December.
When returning to the Suites in the evening, look up to the rooftop gazebo which is now a beacon of lights, welcoming you back to your home away from home.
The Suites lobby is festooned with garlands, wreathes, poinsettia plants and a glorious Christmas tree all covered with lights.
The fireplace flickers, as guests enjoy the wine hour, sharing stories of recent adventures amidst much laughter.
Strings of street lights
Even stop lights
Blink a red and a green
As the shoppers rush
Home with their treasures
Holiday events not to miss
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Aura at Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill
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Lightscape tunnel of lights in Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park
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Ice skating at Union Square
Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner
You’ll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the City
SFS Reminders:
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Dec 11 is 1st property tax installment. Please let me know if you need help paying your taxes online
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January 2 is the Call for Nominations for 1 position on the Board which is now held by Geoffrey Bellah. He is running for reelection so if no other applications are received, it could be an uncontested election in March
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Contact the desk if you want to exchange your 7 unused days with an Exchange company
Visit the Historic Jackson Square District which dates back to 1849 and the gold rush and showcases historic red brick commercial buildings in the classical revival and Italianate style
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Newly opened Polo Ralph Lauren 441 Jackson
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Cotogna for lunch 490 Pacific 415 775-8508
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Quince for an elegant dinner 470 Pacific 415 775-8500
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Bix superclub with jazz piano nightly 56 Gold 415 433-6300
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Kokkori old world taverna with a rustic wood burning stove 200 Jackson 415 981-0938
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Also, the famous Crustacean has reopened in the Financial District as an elegant dining experience where you can still enjoy the roasted crab and garlic noodles
195 Pine 415 776-2722
As we all continue to look for the light during the darkness of winter and the infamous tule fog,look up to see the sparkling lights on the rooftop gazebo, beckoning to your home away from home. The Sounds of Christmas abound with cable car bells and the Grace Cathedral chimes and you will hear
silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the City
Ring -a – ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas time.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Warmest wishes,
Cynthia Reid
General Manager
San Francisco Suites
