What is the setting of the lottery?

"The Lottery" takes place in a small, rural town on a sunny June morning. The town is described as "clean and sunny, with freshly painted houses and newly planted gardens." The people of the town are gathering for the annual lottery, which is a tradition that has been handed down for generations. The setting is idyllic, but there is an ominous tone to the story as the reader senses that something terrible is about to happen. The setting of the lottery emphasizes the small town community and the sense of tradition that is deeply ingrained in the people. It also serves as a contrast to the shocking violence that ensues.