Madrid students bring joy — and money — to people all over Spain

Miguel Macias
Justine Kenin
Mary Louise Kelly
Juana Summers

December 22, 2022 / 1:05 pm

The traditional Spanish Christmas Lottery happens every Dec. 22. Madrid students bring joy, and sometimes a lot of money, to people all over Spain. Its top prize is known as "El Gordo."

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