El Gordo - Spanish Christmas Lottery

What is "El Gordo"?

• A lottery

• A vegetable carving festival

• An eating contest

• A bank

Where is "El Gordo" held?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Cuba

• Ecuador

How long has "El Gordo" been taking place?

• over 200 years

• 50 years

• 10 years

• This is the first year it is being held

Where are tickets sold? (check all that apply)

• mercados

• bars

• cafes

• convenience stores

"El Gordo" is always held on

• December 22

• December 21

• December 23

• December 25

What time does "El Gordo" start on December 22?

• 9 AM

• 10 AM

• Noon

• 2 PM

Who are responsible for drawing the numbers for the Spanish Christmas lottery?

• children

• parliament

• Spain's royal family

• the elderly

How do children announce the numbers?

• they sing them

• they whisper them

• they speak in English

• they don't say anything, just hold the numbers in the air

How many ball cages are on stage?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The commercials for "El Gordo" are highly anticipated and a memorable part of the "El Gordo" experience.

• true

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