I’m a little bit richer today

[mount_oregano]

The Spanish Christmas lottery, El Gordo, was drawn this morning. My number, 20889, won a pedrea, a “pebble,” a minor prize. It comes out to €100 for me, US$122. I spent €20 on the ticket, so I made €5 for each €1 invested.

I plan to splurge on groceries and books.

The lottery marks the beginning of Christmas celebrations in Spain. They go on until the Three Kings bring presents on January 6. It takes a lot of stamina to make it through the holidays here.

Best wishes to you and yours for the season!

– Sue Burke

Comments

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[mount-oregano.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Also, prizes under €2,500 are tax-free.

[lanalucy]

Nice win! Enjoy those books and groceries. :D

[mount-oregano.livejournal.com]

I can eat and read at the same time!

[lanalucy]

Always a plus in my book. lol

[mechaieh.livejournal.com]

Chouette! Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday.

[mount-oregano.livejournal.com]

Igualmente. As I watched the televised drawing, I annoyed the potted olive tree in my living room by hanging decorations on it so it could be our Christmas tree. It looks a little non-traditional, but there are presents under it.