While international lottery, British raffle culture (village fetes, charity fundraising) is particularly British.
Raffle
Etymology & History
British lottery fundraiser. From French 'rafle' (dice game). British charity fundraising method. Church and school British raffles. Prize draw British social. Reflects British charitable fundraising.
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Mild
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Formality
Informal
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