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The Spanish Christmas Lottery has been a tradition since the 18th Century. This has become such a part of Spanish life that many families do not start their Christmas celebrations until the 22nd of December when the draw takes place.
It is estimated that this is the largest lottery in the world, last year the payout fund was over 3 billion euros! It is affectionately known as El Gordo (literally ‘the big one’).
Almost 98% of the population of Spain takes part in this but you don’t need to be Spanish to buy a ticket, many players come from overseas.
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Are you tired of roast turkey and mince pies, brussel sprouts and Bisto, of Christmas pud and canned custard? Why not try some typical Spanish foods this Christmas to revitalise your tastebuds.
Spain won the Supreme Champion Award at the World Cheese Awards 2008. Why not try the winner which is a goat’s cheese with a tasty paprika crust from Tenerife. A good local delicatessen will stock this.
Treat yourself to a whole Spanish ham either an Iberico or Serrano, it will last for ages!
