The holiday season in Santa Ana has a distinctly civic, community-minded energy. Downtown comes alive with a lively holiday celebration each year, and the city’s historic neighborhoods are known for their seasonal lights and block-level traditions — the kind of close-knit, neighborhood-scale celebrating that defines a city built around established residential districts. Whether the setting is a downtown gathering, a community event, or a living room full of family on a quiet historic street, the season here stays personal in scale. For a Santa Live Visit, that’s exactly the right setting — a familiar home or local venue, surrounded by the people the children know best.