Best things to do this Christmas in Barcelona and Catalonia
From festive markets and decorated streets to big trees and traditional events, winter brings the territory to life
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Barcelona lights up Christmas lights in Passeig de Gràcia ceremony with thousands
Event sees city mayor and Bethlehem mayor jointly switch on lights
Red Cross distributes toys to over 3,400 vulnerable children in Girona
Packs include school supplies and games to promote family time
Spain's Christmas lottery with coveted 'El Gordo' 72480 sold in La Rioja
Over 31 million euros in main prizes awarded throughout Catalonia
What to do this Christmas in Barcelona and Catalonia
Festive fairs, ice skating rinks, and merry markets are to be found up and down the country this holiday season
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Spain's Christmas lottery - How does it work?
El Gordo is the world's largest lottery, with a total prize pool of €2.7 billion and over 70% of Spaniards participating
Barcelona Christmas Festival announces program full of music, dance, and circus
Performances will be held from December 20-30 in Plaça Catalunya
A Catalan Christmas: The unique traditions of the Tió de Nadal and the Caganer
Discover the pooping log that brings joy to Catalan children and the pooping figurines turned into celebrities
Dani Olmo, Vinicius and The Beatles among new pooping 'caganers' this Christmas
Catalonia has long-held custom of including defecating figures in traditional nativity scene
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Artificial intelligence behind 80% of all Christmas purchases
Companies use algorithms to get to know customers and recommend products
Catalan bakers expect to sell one million Tortell de Reis cakes
Traditional Epiphany pastries will cost the same as last year thanks to easing inflation
Spain's Christmas lottery brings €60 million to Catalonia
One of the fourth prizes left €33.2 million, El Gordo jackpot brought more than €16 million