=== Multidots Festive Holiday & Seasonal Effects ===
Contributors: multidots
Tags: seasonal effects, holiday effects, christmas effects, halloween effects, website decorations
Requires PHP: 7.2
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0.2
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add festive holiday and seasonal decorations to your WordPress site. Enable ready-made effects for Christmas, Halloween, Black Friday, and more, or schedule your own date ranges.

== Description ==

Pick a holiday effect, set the dates, and the decorations will automatically appear and disappear on schedule. No coding. No theme changes.

= Key Features =

* **Holiday effects included** - Use ready-made decorations for:
  * Christmas
  * Halloween
  * Valentine's Day
  * Easter
  * Thanksgiving
  * Black Friday
  * New Year's Day
  * Canada Day
  * US Independence Day
  * Memorial Day

* **Scheduling that runs automatically**
  * Set start and end dates for every effect
  * Turn effects on/off with one click
  * Run effects for holidays or custom seasonal campaigns

* **Where to show the effects**
  * Show on Home page only, or
  * Show across the entire website

* **Performance-friendly**
  * Lazy-loaded images
  * Lightweight output
  * Designed to avoid slowing down your pages

* **Easy to use**
  * Simple admin interface
  * No coding required

= Perfect For =

* 🏪 Online stores wanting to create seasonal shopping experiences
* 🌐 Business websites looking to celebrate holidays
* 📝 Blogs wanting to add festive touches
* 🎨 Any website seeking to engage visitors with seasonal decorations

= Pro Tips =

1. Schedule your holiday effects a few days before and after the actual holiday for maximum impact
2. Always preview once to ensure the decoration placement looks clean on your header/menu layout.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/multidots-festive-holiday-seasonal-effects` directory, or install directly through WordPress plugin installer
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to 'Festive Effects → Rules' to manage your festive effects
4. Enable pre-configured rules or create your own custom schedules
5. Preview your effects using the preview button

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will the effects slow down my website? =

No. Effects are lightweight and images are lazy-loaded, so they only load when needed.

= Can I use multiple effects at the same time? =

Yes. You can enable multiple rules, but it’s best to use effects that don’t visually overlap or feel distracting.

= Do the effects work on mobile or tablet? =

Right now, effects are shown on desktop only and hidden on tablet/mobile.

= Can I schedule effects for specific dates? =

Yes, each effect can be scheduled for specific date ranges. You can set both start and end dates, and the effects will automatically appear and disappear accordingly.

= Can I choose where the effects appear? =

Yes, you can choose to display effects either on your home page only or across your entire website.

= Do I need coding knowledge to use this plugin? =

No coding knowledge required! The plugin features an intuitive interface where you can enable/disable effects and set schedules with simple clicks.

= Will the effects work with my theme? =

Yes, The plugin is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme. The effects are added dynamically and don't interfere with your theme's layout.

== Screenshots ==

1. Main dashboard - Manage all your festive effects
2. Effect settings - Configure dates and display options
3. Christmas effect preview - See how the decorations look
4. Halloween effect preview - Border style decoration
5. Valentine's Day effect preview - Corner decorations
6. Mobile view - Responsive design in action

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Compatibility: Updated to ensure full compatibility with WordPress 7.0
* Maintenance: General maintenance release including stability improvements and minor fixes

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with 10 pre-configured holiday effects, scheduling system, and preview functionality.

== Additional Information ==

= Support =
Need help? Contact our support team through [our website](https://www.thedotstore.com/support).

= Privacy =
This plugin does not collect or store any personal data from your visitors.