Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Cedrick Reese, the person behind Ready Utilities and ChristmasDayCountdownClock.com. I'm a retired US military veteran and web developer who now spends most days building free, user-friendly online tools that make everyday tasks a little easier.
My journey into the web started in the early 2000s with affiliate marketing and niche site development. What began as a side interest grew into a real passion for creating practical digital utilities and calculators that people actually want to use. After retiring from military service, I went back to school and earned a Computer Systems Technician certificate from UEI College, completed the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program at Tulsa Welding School, and finished the Carpentry program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. These days I split my time between building furniture using traditional woodworking methods, tending the garden, and developing online tools for people all over the world.
ChristmasDayCountdownClock.com started with a simple question I keep seeing every year: "How many days until Christmas?" I wanted a clean, reliable answer that worked in any time zone, looked great on any device, and captured a bit of the magic that makes the holiday season feel special.
Why I Built This
Most countdown sites I tried either ran stale ads, made you sign up, or just showed a plain number with no personality. I wanted something different. A clean, fast, and festive countdown clock designed to be the best answer to "how many days until Christmas?" on the entire internet. No app downloads, no sign-ups, no clutter. Just a live countdown that's ready the moment you open the page, plus thoughtful touches like a progress bar, a "sleeps until Christmas" count for kids, a printable calendar, and a free embeddable widget for your own site.
What I Offer
The countdown is packed with thoughtful features that go beyond a simple timer:
Live Countdown
Days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Christmas, updated every second in your local time zone.
Sleeps Until Christmas
The number kids (and adults) really want to know: how many sleeps are left?
Progress Bar
A visual tracker showing how far through the year you are on your journey to December 25.
Fullscreen Mode
Project the countdown on a big screen. Great for classrooms, offices, and holiday parties.
Free Widget
Embed our countdown on your own website or blog in seconds with copy-paste widget code.
Fun Facts & History
A rotating collection of fact-checked Christmas trivia, traditions, and history to enjoy every day.
My Commitment to Accuracy
I take accuracy seriously. Every fun fact and historical claim on the site is researched and verified against reliable sources like Britannica, the Wikimedia knowledge base, academic references, and primary reporting. I update the content regularly and correct errors promptly when they're pointed out. If you spot something that doesn't look right, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch.
Independent and Ad-Supported
ChristmasDayCountdownClock.com is independently maintained. I'm not affiliated with any corporation, retailer, or religious organization. The site is free to use and supported through advertising and affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission if you purchase a product through one of my links, at no extra cost to you. When I recommend products, I only suggest items I genuinely think make great gifts. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are always available for your review.
Get in Touch
Have a question, suggestion, or spotted a factual error? I'd love to hear from you. You can email me directly at admin@christmasdaycountdownclock.com, or visit the contact page for more options. I usually respond within 1 to 3 business days.
Merry Christmas! 🎄