Santa Claus is one of the most beloved figures of the Christmas season. In fact, it would be fair to say that the entire holiday revolves around Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. The character was inspired by ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — I Madonnari, Santa Barbara’s most picturesque festival and the first of its kind in North America, ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — A weeks-long summer camp at Art School Santa Fe offers a different theme each week – with only one requirement. “It’s for kids that just adore art and want to do art all day long,” ...