=== Calendareto Christmas Countdown ===
Contributors: calendareto
Tags: christmas, countdown, calendar, timer, holiday
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight and clean countdown timer to Christmas Day (December 25).
Use [calendareto christmas countdown] anywhere to display the timer.

== Description ==
This plugin displays a live countdown to the next Christmas Day (December 25).  
The calculation is done automatically, with no external API required.  
Perfect for blogs, shops, landing pages, and holiday-themed websites.

== How to Use ==
1. Install the plugin.
2. Add the main shortcode inside any page or post:  
   `[calendareto christmas countdown]`

== Installation ==
1. Upload the `calendareto-christmas-countdown` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
3. Add the shortcode `[calendareto christmas countdown]` to any post, page, or widget.

== Set Language ==
You can define the language as a second argument inside the shortcode:

Example:  
`[calendareto christmas countdown en]`

Supported languages:

* **English (default)**  
  `[calendareto christmas countdown en]`

* **Farsi / Persian (فارسی)**  
  `[calendareto christmas countdown fa]`

* **Dutch (Nederlands)**  
  `[calendareto christmas countdown nl]`

* **Turkish (Türkçe)**  
  `[calendareto christmas countdown tr]`

== Live demo ==
You can check an *Online Live Demo* of this Countdown plugin here:
[Calendareto Christmas Day Page](https://calendareto.com/holiday/christmas/ "Christmas Day - Calendareto")

== Screenshots ==
1. In this screenshot we have the Christmas countdown box with live timer.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.1 =
* Tested up to: WordPress 6.9 (compatibility verified)
* Maintenance: Code cleanup and minor security improvements
= 1.0 =
* Initial release of the plugin
* Core features implemented

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0.1 =
Recommended update for improved security and WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
= 1.0 =
This first release provides a clean and lightweight Christmas countdown timer available in four languages.
