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.

The Christmas Market at Madrid’s Plaza Mayor stands as one of the finest and oldest in Spain. Nestled in the heart of the capital, this market dazzles with its size and charm.

MADRID - Players with winning tickets in Spain's huge Christmas lottery draw on Sunday celebrated with sparkling wine, cheers and hugs in a 200-year-old tradition that marks the beginning of the ...

Christmas in Spain is a magical time of year, where traditions, lights, and festive markets come together to create an unforgettable experience. From bustling city squares to charming historic ...

I moved from the US to Spain, and instead of going home for the holidays, I went to Ireland.; I didn't do a ton of planning, but I decided to limit my trip to West Cork and Dublin. I had such a ...

MADRID — For weeks, Spaniards had anticipated the arrival of “El Gordo” or “The Fat One.” But unlike Santa Claus, El Gordo arrived three days before Christmas, before noon on Sunday. El ...

Spain’s Dec. 22 Christmas lottery began during the Napoleonic wars in 1812 and has continued largely without interruption since then, even during the Spanish Civil War.