When you think of Christmas in Spain, a few things might come to mind: bustling holiday markets, lavish feasts, and the ...
MADRID (AP) — For weeks, Spaniards had anticipated the arrival of “El Gordo” or "The Fat One." But unlike Santa Claus, El ...
El Gordo, formally known as the Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad, is one of Spain’s biggest lotteries, held each Dec. 22.
MADRID (AP) — 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" ...