Orange County got its name because these trees used to cover the land from here to the hills.
What are Orange Trees (or Citrus)?
With massive parishes like St. Joseph’s and Immaculate Heart, this is the largest religious denomination in Santa Ana.
What is Catholicism?
It isn't a Santa Ana birthday party until someone brings out a stick and one of these colorful, candy-filled animals.
What is a Piñata?
This yellow "Number 2" tool is the only thing standing between you and a completed Scantron test.
What is a Pencil?
The "Golden State," home to Santa Ana, and the only place where you can find the world's tallest trees.
What is California?
Known as "California Gold," this tree produces a bumpy green fruit that is the MVP of every local taco shop.
What is an Avocado Tree?
Followers of this faith fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.
What is Islam?
The most legendary 15th birthday celebration, involving a massive dress, a court, and months of dance practice.
What is a Quinceañera?
This permanent marker brand is the go-to for labeling your gym locker or "tagging" your hydro-flask.
What is a Sharpie?
Known as the "Lone Star State," it’s the only state in the lower 48 that is bigger than California.
What is Texas?
This tree's blossoms are a celebrated event in Japan and the fruit it provides look and sound just like a berry.
What is a Cherry Tree?
Common in nearby Little Saigon, this religion’s temples often feature beautiful statues of the "Laughing" or "Sitting" Buddha.
What is Buddhism?
In many Latino households, this is the act of pushing the birthday person's face into the cake after they blow out the candles.
What is La Mordida?
In 2026, most Santa Ana students use this "pen-like" tool to take digital notes on their iPads or tablets.
What is a Stylus (or Apple Pencil)?
This state is actually a chain of islands in the Pacific and is the only place in the U.S. where coffee is grown commercially.
What is Hawaii?
Honeycrisp, Jazz, and Pink Lady are the names of the different varietal fruits this iconic tree now provides.
What is an Apple Tree?
This religion’s "Festival of Lights," known as Diwali, is celebrated by millions of people including many in the OC.
What is Hinduism?
This "Sweet" milestone birthday is traditionally when high schoolers in the U.S. celebrate getting their driver's license.
What is a Sweet 16?
This "fancy" pen uses a metal nib and liquid ink cartridges, often used by people with really aesthetic handwriting.
What is a Fountain Pen?
Not only is this the largest state by land area, but it also has the longest coastline in the entire country.
What is Alaska?
These trees thrive in Santa Ana’s Mediterranean climate and produce a fruit that can be "Fuyu" (crunchy) or "Hachiya" (soft).
What are Persimmon Trees?
Men of this Indian faith are often recognized by their Dastaar (turban) and their commitment to equality and service.
What is Sikhism?
You’re celebrating this special birthday when your age matches the day of the month you were born on.
What is a Golden Birthday?
Used by artists for centuries before pens were invented, this tool is literally just a sharpened bird feather.
What is a Quill?
Despite its name, this smallest U.S. state is mostly on the mainland and is definitely not an island.
What is Rhode Island?