When you think of Christmas in Spain, a few things might come to mind: bustling holiday markets, lavish feasts, and the ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A spectator waits for the start of the annual Christmas lottery ...

The longest (and happiest) holiday season in Europe! Hold on to your churros, Spain—there’s a worthy competitor for the ...

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.

Millions watched a four-hour TV extravaganza revealing the winners of the Christmas draw. The top prize — known as "El Gordo" ...

In 1892, the first El Gordo Navideño lottery draw was held under the ... adding another layer of appeal to the country during the holiday season. Over the years, Gordo Navideño has moved with the ...

Spain’s 200-year-old holiday lottery "The Fat One" delivered a hefty prize again this year, with over $2.8 billion in prizes ...

How you spend Christmas can say a lot about where in the world you're from and the traditions you follow. Take this quiz to ...