Pick a Theme
The widget comes in three visual styles. All three show the same live countdown (days, hours, minutes, seconds until Christmas Day) — only the styling differs. Static previews are shown below so you can pick one before copying the embed code.
Classic
Static preview — actual widget updates live
Deep pine gradient shifting to cranberry, with warm gold accents. Works on almost any background. This is the default.
?theme=classicMinimal
Static preview — actual widget updates live
Plain white background with pine-green numbers and cranberry link. Blends into light-mode sites and minimalist blogs.
?theme=minimalSnowfall
Static preview — actual widget updates live
Winter blue gradient with gently falling animated snowflakes. Best for holiday-focused pages that can afford the extra visual weight.
?theme=snowfallCopy the Embed Code
One line of HTML. Paste it into any page, template, or Custom HTML block on your site. Change the theme parameter to match your pick above.
Classic Theme (Default)
<iframe src="https://christmasdaycountdownclock.com/widget.html?theme=classic"
width="500" height="200"
frameborder="0" scrolling="no"
title="Christmas Countdown Widget"
loading="lazy"></iframe>Minimal Theme
<iframe src="https://christmasdaycountdownclock.com/widget.html?theme=minimal"
width="500" height="200"
frameborder="0" scrolling="no"
title="Christmas Countdown Widget"
loading="lazy"></iframe>Snowfall Theme
<iframe src="https://christmasdaycountdownclock.com/widget.html?theme=snowfall"
width="500" height="200"
frameborder="0" scrolling="no"
title="Christmas Countdown Widget"
loading="lazy"></iframe>width="100%" instead of a fixed pixel value. The widget will scale down to fit any narrow container, including mobile viewports. Recommended pairing: width="100%" height="200".
Recommended Sizes
The widget works at just about any reasonable size, but these three cover the most common use cases:
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Sidebar / compact
width="320" height="180"
Fits blog sidebars, narrow columns, and mobile screens without any extra scaling. -
Medium block
width="500" height="200"
The default recommendation. Fits inside most main content areas at comfortable reading width. -
Wide banner
width="600" height="220"
Landing pages, holiday campaign banners, or any spot where you want the countdown to be a focal point.
Installation on Different Platforms
The widget is a plain iframe, so it works anywhere HTML is allowed:
- WordPressAdd a "Custom HTML" block in the block editor and paste the code. Or in the Classic Editor, switch to the "Text" tab and paste it there.
- SquarespaceAdd a Code block (Insert → More → Code) and paste the embed code. Set the block type to HTML.
- WixAdd an HTML embed element (Add → Embed → HTML iframe) and paste the code into the settings panel.
- ShopifyEdit the theme's liquid file where you want the widget, or use a Custom HTML section. Paste the iframe code as-is.
- Blogger / GhostSwitch the post editor to HTML view and paste the code where you want the widget to appear.
- Plain HTMLPaste the code directly into your HTML file. No dependencies to load, no build step, no configuration.
- Notion, Substack, MediumThese platforms strip iframes for security. Link to the widget URL directly instead, or use their native embed features if available.
Why Add a Christmas Countdown to Your Site
🎯 It's evergreen holiday content
The widget resets automatically each year. Add it once, and it starts counting toward next Christmas the moment this one ends. No annual updates needed.
⏰ It draws repeat visits
People check countdowns compulsively in November and December. Even a single widget on your homepage can pull people back multiple times a week during the holiday season.
🎁 It fits any niche
Retail sites use it for holiday campaigns. School and church sites use it for seasonal engagement. Bloggers use it for holiday-themed posts. It's not tied to any specific audience.
🚀 Zero performance cost
The widget uses loading="lazy" so it only loads when scrolled into view. It's under 7KB total. Won't affect your Core Web Vitals or Lighthouse scores.
🛡️ No tracking, no ads
The widget doesn't set cookies, doesn't run analytics, and doesn't serve ads. Safe to embed on family sites, schools, and privacy-conscious blogs.
📱 Works everywhere
Renders identically in every modern browser and on any device. No JavaScript library to load, no CSS conflicts with your site's own styles.
What Happens on Christmas Day?
When December 25 arrives, the widget automatically switches to a "🎄 Merry Christmas!" message with the subtitle "Wishing you a wonderful day." At midnight on December 26, it silently begins counting down to the following year's Christmas. You do not need to change anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Christmas countdown widget really free?
Yes. No signup, no cost, no ads inside the widget, and no tracking beyond standard iframe behavior. Use it on personal blogs, school pages, church sites, small business sites, or wherever else you want a live countdown to Christmas.
How do I install the countdown widget on my website?
Copy the iframe code from this page and paste it into your site's HTML wherever you want the widget to appear. It works in WordPress (Custom HTML block), Wix, Squarespace, plain HTML sites, and just about anywhere else that allows iframes. No JavaScript library, no build step, no signup.
Which theme should I use?
Classic is the default and works on most backgrounds. Minimal is a plain white style for cleaner sites and light-mode blogs. Snowfall has an animated snow effect over a blue winter background — great for holiday-focused pages but heavier visually. All three show the same live countdown; only the styling differs.
Can I change the size of the widget?
Yes. The iframe accepts any width and height you set. Common sizes: 320x180 for sidebars, 500x200 for medium blocks, and 600x220 for wide banners. The widget is responsive within its iframe container.
Does the widget work on mobile?
Yes. Set the iframe width to 100 percent (width="100%") and it will scale to whatever container it's in, including narrow mobile viewports. The numbers stay readable at any size the container is.
Can I remove the ChristmasDayCountdownClock.com link at the bottom?
The link is part of the widget as a courtesy back to the source and to help other people find it. If you're using the widget on a client site or want to customize it further, contact me and we can talk about a licensed version.
What happens after Christmas Day?
At midnight on December 26, the widget silently begins counting down to the following year's Christmas. You don't need to update anything. It's built to run indefinitely.
Can I customize the countdown for a different date?
The widget is hard-coded to count down to Christmas Day (December 25). If you need a custom countdown to a different date, contact me and I can put a custom version together.