People wait for the start of the draw at Madrid's Teatro Real opera house during Spain's bumper Christmas lottery draw known as El Gordo, or The Fat One, in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.

Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating. They have each won 400,000 euros ($440,000), in the top prize of Spain's huge Christmas lottery.

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. All around the world people celebrate the holiday and enjoy the festive period, and Spain is no different in that regard. However ...

A spectator waits for the start of the annual Christmas lottery draw, known as El Gordo, or The Fat One, at Madrid’s Teatro Real, Spain, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

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The Christmas fair in Madrid was the work of Fundación Contemplare, a nonprofit set up to help Spain’s monasteries continue a legacy of gourmet baked goods and handmade candies but also, more ...

FILE - Girls take a ball with numbers during the Spanish Christmas Lottery El Gordo at Madrid Royal Opera House in Madrid, Spain on December 22, 2018. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty ...

Although Spain is commonly known for its sun and beach attractions, spending Christmas in Spain can be a delightful experience. With the holiday season approaching, you can immerse yourself in ...

Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating. They have each won 400,000 euros ($440,000), in the top prize of Spain's huge Christmas lottery.

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A spectator waits for the start of the annual Christmas lottery draw, known as El Gordo, or The Fat One, at Madrid's Teatro Real, Spain, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.