Important days in Spain before Christmas

In Spain, as in other countries, there are days around Christmas, which are just as important as this one and which warn both the beginning of Christmas and the end of it.

December 22nd: This day in Spain the "Christmas Lottery – El Gordo" is celebrated. It is a lottery draw in which many people participate and in which a large number of prizes can be won. The difference with respect to others is that the winning numbers are not said, they are sung The ballots that are raffled are called tenths and they begin to be sold months before, around October. 


December 24th: Christmas Eve is celebrated, although this is not really a holiday, since most people work. At night, the Spanish gather as a family to eat, drink and spend time together. Unlike other countries that share this tradition, gifts are not given. For some years, however, the Anglo-Saxon tradition of Santa Claus, who brings a gift to the youngest children, has been imported.


December 25th: Is Christmas, a very special day that is also celebrated with the family. The celebration of this date is the same as the previous night: meeting, food, singing and happiness for all. In some Spanish families they are beginning to celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus, so that when they wake up on December 25, all members will find a gift by the fireplace or under the tree.




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