December Magic
This is a submission for Frontend Challenge - December Edition, Glam Up My Markup: Winter Solstice
What I Built
I created "December Magic", a responsive and visually captivating landing page celebrating the wonders of December. My goal was to combine the warmth of the season with an interactive user experience. The landing page features:
- A sticky navigation bar for easy access to different sections. - A countdown timer to New Year 2025, adding a sense of anticipation. - Sections highlighting winter phenomena, holiday celebrations, and cultural traditions. - A beautiful background with a "snow overlay" effect to immerse users in the winter theme
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Through this project, I aimed to enhance my frontend development skills while embracing the festive spirit.
Live Demo of the Project
_Source Code on GitHub--->
CodePen:
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<!DOCTYPE html><br>
<html lang="en">
<p><head><br>
<meta charset="UTF-8"><br>
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"><br>
<title>December - A Month of Wonder</title><br>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"></p>
<p></head></p>
<p><body><br>
<div>
<p><nav>
<div class="nav-container"><br>
<a href="#">
<div class="nav-links"><br>
<a href="#winter-section">Winter</a><br>
<a href="#holidays-section">Holidays</a><br>
<a href="#traditions-section">Traditions</a><br>
<a href="#about-section">About</a><br>
</div><br>
</div><br>
</nav></p>
<p><header><br>
<h1>December Magic</h1><br>
<div>
Countdown to New Year 2025<br>
</div><br>
<div>
<div class="countdown-box"><br>
<div>
<div class="countdown-label">Days</div><br>
</div><br>
<div>
<div class="countdown-number">
<div class="countdown-label">Hours</div><br>
</div><br>
<div>
<div class="countdown-number">
<div class="countdown-label">Minutes</div><br>
</div><br>
<div>
<div class="countdown-number">
<div class="countdown-label">Seconds</div><br>
</div><br>
</div><br>
</header></p>
<p><main>
<section class="section">
<h2>Winter Wonder</h2><br>
<p>
December heralds the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, transforming landscapes into pristine wonderlands. This section explores the natural phenomena and celestial events that make December uniquely beautiful.<br>
</p><br>
<div>
<div class="nature-item"><br>
<h3>Winter Solstice</h3><br>
<p>December 21st marks the shortest day of the year, a pivotal moment in Earth's annual journey around the sun. This astronomical event has been celebrated by cultures worldwide for millennia.</p><br>
</div><br>
<div>
<h3>Snowy Landscapes</h3><br>
<p>Experience the tranquil beauty of snow-covered landscapes, where every branch and surface is decorated with nature's own crystalline artwork.</p><br>
</div><br>
<div>
<h3>Frost Patterns</h3><br>
<p>Discover the intricate patterns of frost that transform windows and leaves into natural masterpieces, each design unique and ephemeral.</p><br>
</div><br>
</div><br>
</section></p>
<pre class="brush:php;toolbar:false"><section class="section">
<p></main>
<p><footer><br>
<p>Embrace the magic of December ❄️</p><br>
</footer></p>
<p><script src="script.js"></script></p>
<p></body></p>
<p></html></p>* {<br>
margin: 0;<br>
padding: 0;<br>
box-sizing: border-box;<br>
font-family: "Arial", sans-serif;<br>
}
<p>body {<br>
background-image: url("/api/placeholder/1920/1080");<br>
background-size: cover;<br>
background-attachment: fixed;<br>
background-position: center;<br>
color: #fff;<br>
min-height: 100vh;<br>
}</p>
<p>.navbar {<br>
background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);<br>
padding: 1rem 0;<br>
position: sticky;<br>
top: 0;<br>
z-index: 1000;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nav-container {<br>
max-width: 1200px;<br>
margin: 0 auto;<br>
display: flex;<br>
justify-content: space-between;<br>
align-items: center;<br>
padding: 0 2rem;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nav-logo {<br>
font-size: 1.5rem;<br>
font-weight: bold;<br>
color: #ff9999;<br>
text-decoration: none;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nav-links {<br>
display: flex;<br>
gap: 2rem;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nav-links a {<br>
color: #fff;<br>
text-decoration: none;<br>
padding: 0.5rem 1rem;<br>
border-radius: 5px;<br>
transition: background-color 0.3s;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nav-links a:hover {<br>
background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);<br>
}</p>
<p>header {<br>
text-align: center;<br>
padding: 4rem 2rem;<br>
background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);<br>
}</p>
<p>h1 {<br>
font-size: 3rem;<br>
margin-bottom: 1rem;<br>
color: #e6e6ff;<br>
text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);<br>
}</p>
<p>.countdown {<br>
font-size: 1.5rem;<br>
margin: 1rem 0;<br>
padding: 1rem;<br>
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);<br>
border-radius: 10px;<br>
}</p>
<p>.countdown-container {<br>
display: flex;<br>
justify-content: center;<br>
gap: 2rem;<br>
margin: 1.5rem 0;<br>
}</p>
<p>.countdown-box {<br>
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);<br>
padding: 1rem;<br>
border-radius: 10px;<br>
min-width: 100px;<br>
text-align: center;<br>
}</p>
<p>.countdown-number {<br>
font-size: 2.5rem;<br>
font-weight: bold;<br>
color: #ff9999;<br>
margin-bottom: 0.5rem;<br>
}</p>
<p>.countdown-label {<br>
font-size: 0.9rem;<br>
color: #fff;<br>
text-transform: uppercase;<br>
letter-spacing: 1px;<br>
}</p>
<p>.main-content {<br>
max-width: 1200px;<br>
margin: 0 auto;<br>
padding: 2rem;<br>
}</p>
<p>.section {<br>
background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);<br>
margin: 2rem 0;<br>
padding: 2rem;<br>
border-radius: 15px;<br>
}</p>
<p>.section-description {<br>
color: #ccc;<br>
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;<br>
line-height: 1.6;<br>
}</p>
<p>h2 {<br>
color: #ff9999;<br>
margin-bottom: 1rem;<br>
padding-bottom: 0.5rem;<br>
border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 153, 153, 0.3);<br>
}</p>
<p>.holiday-card {<br>
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);<br>
padding: 1.5rem;<br>
margin: 1rem 0;<br>
border-radius: 10px;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nature-gallery {<br>
display: grid;<br>
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));<br>
gap: 1.5rem;<br>
margin-top: 1rem;<br>
}</p>
<p>.nature-item {<br>
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);<br>
padding: 1.5rem;<br>
border-radius: 10px;<br>
text-align: center;<br>
}</p>
<p>.festival-list {<br>
list-style: none;<br>
}</p>
<p>.festival-list li {<br>
margin: 1rem 0;<br>
padding: 1rem;<br>
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);<br>
border-radius: 10px;<br>
}</p>
<p>footer {<br>
text-align: center;<br>
padding: 2rem;<br>
background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);<br>
margin-top: 3rem;<br>
}</p>
<p>.snow-overlay {<br>
position: fixed;<br>
top: 0;<br>
left: 0;<br>
width: 100%;<br>
height: 100%;<br>
background-image: radial-gradient(<br>
2px 2px at 20px 30px,<br>
#fff,<br>
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)<br>
),<br>
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40px 70px, #fff, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),<br>
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 50px 160px, #fff, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),<br>
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 90px 40px, #fff, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),<br>
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 130px 80px, #fff, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),<br>
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 160px 120px, #fff, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));<br>
background-repeat: repeat;<br>
pointer-events: none;<br>
z-index: 1;<br>
opacity: 0.4;<br>
}<br>
</p>function updateCountdown() {<br>
const now = new Date();<br>
const newYear = new Date(2025, 0, 1); // January 1, 2025<br>
const diff = newYear - now;
<p>const days = Math.floor(diff / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));<br>
const hours = Math.floor((diff % (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)) / (1000 * 60 * 60));<br>
const minutes = Math.floor((diff % (1000 * 60 * 60)) / (1000 * 60));<br>
const seconds = Math.floor((diff % (1000 * 60)) / 1000);</p>
<p>document.getElementById("days").textContent = days<br>
.toString()<br>
.padStart(2, "0");<br>
document.getElementById("hours").textContent = hours<br>
.toString()<br>
.padStart(2, "0");<br>
document.getElementById("minutes").textContent = minutes<br>
.toString()<br>
.padStart(2, "0");<br>
document.getElementById("seconds").textContent = seconds<br>
.toString()<br>
.padStart(2, "0");<br>
}</p>
<p>setInterval(updateCountdown, 1000);<br>
updateCountdown();<br>
</p>`
Journey
This project was an exciting exploration of frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Here’s what I learned and achieved:
Challenges and Solutions:
Countdown Timer: Implementing the countdown timer required learning how to calculate and display dynamic time differences using JavaScript.
Design Consistency: Ensuring a uniform look across devices taught me to pay attention to responsive design principles.
Interactive Elements: Hover effects and transitions helped improve user engagement.
Highlights:
CSS Snow Overlay: Creating a subtle snowfall effect with CSS radial gradients was a fun way to bring the magic of winter to life.
Dynamic Sections: Using a grid layout for the "Nature Gallery" made the page visually appealing and adaptive to screen sizes.
What’s Next:
Add festive animations, such as glowing lights for the holidays.
Include user interaction features like a "Write Your Wish" section for New Year resolutions.
This project was an incredible learning experience, and I’m thrilled to share it with the community. Feedback is welcome!
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