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Perhaps one of the best parts about special events is counting down the days until they happen. But if you are really into it, you can create a countdown including hours and minutes until the big day.

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  1. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 1.jpg
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    Count the days on the calendar up until the event day, but don't count today or the event day.Write the number down.
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  2. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 2.jpg
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    Look to see what time it is. Write down how many minutes until the next hour. (if it is 12:45 you would have 15 minutes)
  3. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 3.jpg
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    Counting from the next hour (don't if you are on the hour) figure how many hours are left until midnight. (if it is 12:45 PM then there are 11 hours left.)Write the number down.
  4. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 4.jpg
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    If your event starts at a certain time (if it doesn't, skip this part), write down the hours past midnight that it starts. (10:00 AM = 10 hours) Add this to the number you got in step 3.
  5. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 5.jpg
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    Multiply the hours by 60. Add this to the number from step 2. This is the number of minutes.
  6. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 6.jpg
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    The number found in step 1 is your days, step 4 is your hours, and step 5 is your minutes.
  7. Create a Countdown to a Special Event Step 7.jpg
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    Voila! You have begun your countdown!
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EditTips

  • Don't include minutes if you don't want to.
  • Write down what time you updated it at each time you do, or you won't know how much to take off next time.
  • Updating your countdown every hour is easier because you don't have to change the minutes, but it is optional.
  • Confused? Probably. An easier way is to just check out the site under external links.
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EditWarnings

  • Be sure to label the numbers you write down, or prepare to confuse yourself more.
  • Be careful updating it in the morning after it has been all night since you did it last.


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Categories: Event and Party Planning

Recent edits by: June, VermontGal, BR

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