Countdown FAQ

Set the target date by modifying these variables in countdown.pl:

$target_month = 12;    # Month (1-12)
$target_day = 25;      # Day of month
$target_year = 2025;   # Year (4 digits)
$target_hour = 0;      # Hour (0-23)
$target_min = 0;       # Minutes (0-59)

Example configurations:

• New Year: Month=1, Day=1, Year=2026, Hour=0
• Christmas: Month=12, Day=25, Year=2025, Hour=0
• Specific event: Set exact date and time

Negative numbers appear when the target date has already passed. Solutions:

1. Update the target date: Set a future date in the configuration
2. Use the auto-reset feature: Enable recurring countdowns

   $auto_reset = 1;  # Reset countdown annually

3. Display a message instead: Customize the expired message

   $expired_msg = "Event has occurred!";