One month away from the most anticipated and exciting draw of the entire year: the Extraordinary Draw of the Christmas lotterythere are many who queue at the sales stands to obtain at least one ticket in the hope that this will be the lucky one this year. Furthermore, this 20204 comes with good news: there will be more tenths available for sale.
193 more series to meet demand
In total, there will be 193 series of 100,000 numbers each, the draw distributing a total of 2,702 million euros in prizes, a record figure as they explain. State Lotteries and Betting. This change is motivated by the high demand for certain numbers that sell out quickly due to the tradition on the part of organizations and large companies of obtaining a specific number to distribute among their employees or partners.
The new image: The Nativity
This year, for the image of the tenth of the 2024 Christmas Lottery, The Nativity has been chosen, an oil on panel that is attributed to Francisco de Osona and Rodrigo de Osona, two painters from the Hispano-Flemish school.
The nativity shows the traditional scene of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph praying on their knees next to the newborn Baby Jesus, accompanied by three angels who clothe the newborn. In the background you can see the portal of Bethlehem with the ox and the mule, as well as three shepherds who look out from the outside.
This work of art from 1470 is preserved in the collections of the Prado Museumaccompanied by another oil panel called The Adoration of the Magi. It is believed that both works were part of the main altarpiece of the church of Santa MarÃa de Alicante, the oldest in the city.