El Gordo, formally known as the Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad, is one of Spain’s biggest lotteries, held each Dec. 22. Founded in 1812, it has become an end-of-year institution in Spain, boasting a ...
El Gordo is not merely a lottery; it’s a cultural spectacle. Tickets are often purchased months in advance, with many Spaniards believing that a specific number might bring them luck.