You can add a ticker, for any occassion, to your Blog or Store Front.

It is very simple and takes only a few steps.

1. Find a suitable "ticker" site, such as   www dot tickercentral dot com
2. Register (the above example is free)
3. Choose which occasions you will be counting down the days to, i.e. Birthdays, Holidays, Due Dates.
4. Choose your time zone, your bar, your ticker image, text is optional, a side image is optional (choose one from them or add your own), -- then click on "save ticker".
5. They will give you a preview of your ticker.  You can either edit, and make changes -- or Save and view code.
6. Finally, copy and paste your code using the HTML builder on your Blog or Promotional Box in your Store.  (Don't forget to press enter after you have pasted.)  -- Preview and Edit as needed!