Overview
This site is the online repository for all things related to Scott Bradford: fiction, opinion, news, music, and more. It was started in 1995 and is now at version 26.0 “Sarah” (26.0.4/6.0.12). Don’t forget to try and find the Easter Egg, and let me know if you do!
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Additional Information
Recognized Holidays
These holidays will be marked with a special image and message on Off on a Tangent, in accordance with the Tangent Style Guide. Each holiday image is either used with permission, used under the “fair use” doctrine, or obtained from public domain or royalty free sources.
January 1, 2021: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ and, thus, of God.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
January 1, 2021: New Year’s Day
Celebrating the new year. May God bless and keep you in 2021!
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
January 3, 2021: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men and the revelation of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
January 4, 2021: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Remembering the educator, convert, and first American-born canonized saint.
Catholic Observance
January 18, 2021: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Rev. Dr. King, the civil rights movement, and racial equality.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Loudoun County Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 22, 2021: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Celebrating the dignity of every person from conception. Every life matters.
Catholic Observance
February 1, 2021: National Freedom Day
Celebrating the 13th Amendment and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Observance
February 12, 2021: Chinese New Year (農曆新年)
Celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Golden Ox. 恭喜發財!
Cultural Observance
February 15, 2021: Washington’s Birthday
Celebrating George Washington, one of the founders and the first U.S. President.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (George Washington Day)
February 15, 2021: Presidents Day
Celebrating those who have served as President of the United States.
Loudoun County Holiday
February 17, 2021: Ash Wednesday
Beginning the season of Lent. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
March 19, 2021: Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Celebrating Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and stepfather of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
March 25, 2021: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Celebrating the announcement of Christ to Mary by the Angel Gabriel.
Catholic Solemnity
March 28, 2021: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, anticipating his passion and death.
Catholic Observance
April 1, 2021: Thursday of Holy Week
Remembering Jesus’s last supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Catholic Observance
(Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday)
April 2, 2021: Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in remittance of our sins.
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
(Good Friday)
April 3, 2021: Holy Saturday
Remembering Christ in the tomb and the silence before resurrection glory.
Catholic Observance
April 4, 2021: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Celebrating Easter, Christ’s triumph over death and sin. He is risen!
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Easter)
April 4, 2021: Memorial of Saint Isidore
Remembering Isidore of Seville, teacher, bishop, and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
April 11, 2021: My Confirmation Day
Celebrating Confirmation, the sign and seal of the Holy Spirit.
Personal Observance
April 13, 2021: Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Honoring Jefferson, founder, author of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 3, 2021: Polish Constitution Day
Celebrating the 1791 Polish constitution and Polish culture and history.
Cultural Observance
May 6, 2021: National Day of Prayer
Turning to God in prayer, fasting, and meditation for our nation and the world.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Commonwealth Day of Prayer)
May 15, 2021: Peace Officers Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in law enforcement service.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 16, 2021: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Celebrating the ascent of Christ, body and soul, to the father’s side in heaven.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 23, 2021: Solemnity of Pentecost
Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the church.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 28, 2021: My Wedding Anniversary
Honoring my marriage and the inviolable Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Personal Observance
May 30, 2021: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Celebrating the Trinity, one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Catholic Solemnity
May 31, 2021: Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in United States military service.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
June 6, 2021: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Celebrating Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Eucharist.
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Corpus Christi or Body of Christ)
June 11, 2021: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Celebrating Christ’s Sacred Heart, a symbol of his love for all people.
Catholic Solemnity
June 14, 2021: Flag Day
Celebrating the American flag as a timeless symbol of freedom and liberty.
U.S. Federal Observance
June 18, 2021: Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed)
Celebrating the emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Juneteenth)
Loudoun County Holiday (Juneteenth)
June 24, 2021: Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Celebrating the birth of John the Baptist, holy precursor of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
June 29, 2021: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Celebrating Peter, apostle and first pope, and Paul, apostle and scripture writer.
Catholic Solemnity
July 5, 2021: Independence Day (Observed)
Celebrating U.S. independence from England as declared on July 4, 1776.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
July 12, 2021: Memorial of Saint Veronica
Remembering Veronica and the miraculous image of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Observance
August 13, 2021: Memorial of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Remembering the defender of the needy and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Observance
August 14, 2021: Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Remembering the priest and martyr of charity who offered up his life for another.
Catholic Observance
August 15, 2021: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
Celebrating Mary’s assumption into heaven by the power of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
September 6, 2021: Labor Day
Celebrating laborers’ essential contributions to American prosperity.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
September 11, 2021: Patriot Day
Remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, Islamist terrorist attacks.
U.S. Federal Observance
September 16, 2021: Mayflower Day
Remembering the Mayflower pilgrims’ 1620 arrival in Massachusetts.
Cultural Observance
September 17, 2021: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Celebrating the U.S. Constitution and citizens by birth or naturalization.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Citizenship Day)
September 21, 2021: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)
Celebrating the mid-autumn, a time of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayer.
Cultural Observance
October 1, 2021: Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Honoring the faith of the “little flower,” virgin and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
October 9, 2021: Leif Erikson Day
Honoring Leif Erikson, explorer and first known European to discover America.
U.S. Federal Observance
October 11, 2021: Columbus Day
Honoring Christopher Columbus and the European discovery of the Americas.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day)
October 11, 2021: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrating the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Loudoun County Holiday
October 12, 2021: Memorial of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Honoring the first “millennial” saint and patron of website development.
Catholic Observance
October 19, 2021: Yorktown Day
Celebrating the U.S. victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown.
Virginia State Observance
October 28, 2021: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Honoring Simon, apostle, and Jude, apostle and patron saint of lost causes.
Catholic Observance
October 28, 2021: My Birthday
Today is the anniversary of my birth. Hooray. Three cheers.
Personal Observance
November 1, 2021: Solemnity of All Saints
Honoring all of the known and unknown saints who have gone to glory before us.
Catholic Solemnity
November 2, 2021: Election Day
Go vote (if you are eligible). Today is election day in the United States.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
U.S. Federal Observance
November 11, 2021: Veterans Day
Celebrating all those who served honorably in the United States armed forces.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 21, 2021: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Celebrating Christ’s kingship and his dominion over the whole universe.
Catholic Solemnity
November 25, 2021: Thanksgiving Day
Giving thanks to God for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 26, 2021: Day After Thanksgiving
Continuing to give thanks for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 28, 2021: First Sunday of Advent
Beginning a season of penance in preparation for the coming of Christ.
Principal Catholic Celebration
December 7, 2021: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Remembering the December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
December 8, 2021: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Celebrating God’s preservation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from original sin.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
December 12, 2021: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrating the image of Mary revealed on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City, Mexico.
Catholic Observance
December 15, 2021: Bill of Rights Day
Celebrating the U.S. Bill of Rights, human rights, and limited government.
Virginia State Observance
December 20, 2021: My Baptism Day
Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism, rebirth into new life as a Christian.
Personal Observance
December 24, 2021: Christmas Day (Observed)
Celebrating the cultural and religious Christmas holiday.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 25, 2021: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Celebrating Christmas, the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
(Christmas)
December 31, 2021: New Year’s Day (Observed)
Celebrating the new year. May God bless and keep you in 2022!
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 31, 2021: New Year’s Eve
Commemorating the end of 2021 and looking forward to a new year.
Cultural Observance
January 1, 2022: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ and, thus, of God.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
January 4, 2022: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Remembering the educator, convert, and first American-born canonized saint.
Catholic Observance
January 9, 2022: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men and the revelation of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
January 17, 2022: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Rev. Dr. King, the civil rights movement, and racial equality.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Loudoun County Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 22, 2022: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Celebrating the dignity of every person from conception. Every life matters.
Catholic Observance
February 1, 2022: National Freedom Day
Celebrating the 13th Amendment and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Observance
February 1, 2022: Chinese New Year (農曆新年)
Celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Water Tiger. 恭喜發財!
Cultural Observance
February 21, 2022: Washington’s Birthday
Celebrating George Washington, one of the founders and the first U.S. President.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (George Washington Day)
February 21, 2022: Presidents Day
Celebrating those who have served as President of the United States.
Loudoun County Holiday
March 2, 2022: Ash Wednesday
Beginning the season of Lent. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
March 19, 2022: Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Celebrating Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and stepfather of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
March 25, 2022: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Celebrating the announcement of Christ to Mary by the Angel Gabriel.
Catholic Solemnity
April 4, 2022: Memorial of Saint Isidore
Remembering Isidore of Seville, teacher, bishop, and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
April 10, 2022: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, anticipating his passion and death.
Catholic Observance
April 11, 2022: My Confirmation Day
Celebrating Confirmation, the sign and seal of the Holy Spirit.
Personal Observance
April 13, 2022: Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Honoring Jefferson, founder, author of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Federal Observance
April 14, 2022: Thursday of Holy Week
Remembering Jesus’s last supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Catholic Observance
(Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday)
April 15, 2022: Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in remittance of our sins.
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
(Good Friday)
April 16, 2022: Holy Saturday
Remembering Christ in the tomb and the silence before resurrection glory.
Catholic Observance
April 17, 2022: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Celebrating Easter, Christ’s triumph over death and sin. He is risen!
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Easter)
May 3, 2022: Polish Constitution Day
Celebrating the 1791 Polish constitution and Polish culture and history.
Cultural Observance
May 5, 2022: National Day of Prayer
Turning to God in prayer, fasting, and meditation for our nation and the world.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Commonwealth Day of Prayer)
May 15, 2022: Peace Officers Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in law enforcement service.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 28, 2022: My Wedding Anniversary
Honoring my marriage and the inviolable Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Personal Observance
May 29, 2022: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Celebrating the ascent of Christ, body and soul, to the father’s side in heaven.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 30, 2022: Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in United States military service.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
June 5, 2022: Solemnity of Pentecost
Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the church.
Principal Catholic Celebration
June 12, 2022: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Celebrating the Trinity, one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Catholic Solemnity
June 14, 2022: Flag Day
Celebrating the American flag as a timeless symbol of freedom and liberty.
U.S. Federal Observance
June 19, 2022: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Celebrating Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Eucharist.
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Corpus Christi or Body of Christ)
June 20, 2022: Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed)
Celebrating the emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Juneteenth)
Loudoun County Holiday (Juneteenth)
June 24, 2022: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Celebrating Christ’s Sacred Heart, a symbol of his love for all people.
Catholic Solemnity
June 24, 2022: Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Celebrating the birth of John the Baptist, holy precursor of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
June 29, 2022: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Celebrating Peter, apostle and first pope, and Paul, apostle and scripture writer.
Catholic Solemnity
July 4, 2022: Independence Day
Celebrating U.S. independence from England as declared on July 4, 1776.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
July 12, 2022: Memorial of Saint Veronica
Remembering Veronica and the miraculous image of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Observance
August 13, 2022: Memorial of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Remembering the defender of the needy and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Observance
August 14, 2022: Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Remembering the priest and martyr of charity who offered up his life for another.
Catholic Observance
August 15, 2022: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
Celebrating Mary’s assumption into heaven by the power of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
September 5, 2022: Labor Day
Celebrating laborers’ essential contributions to American prosperity.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
September 10, 2022: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)
Celebrating the mid-autumn, a time of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayer.
Cultural Observance
September 11, 2022: Patriot Day
Remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, Islamist terrorist attacks.
U.S. Federal Observance
September 16, 2022: Mayflower Day
Remembering the Mayflower pilgrims’ 1620 arrival in Massachusetts.
Cultural Observance
September 17, 2022: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Celebrating the U.S. Constitution and citizens by birth or naturalization.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Citizenship Day)
October 1, 2022: Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Honoring the faith of the “little flower,” virgin and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
October 9, 2022: Leif Erikson Day
Honoring Leif Erikson, explorer and first known European to discover America.
U.S. Federal Observance
October 10, 2022: Columbus Day
Honoring Christopher Columbus and the European discovery of the Americas.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day)
October 10, 2022: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrating the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Loudoun County Holiday
October 12, 2022: Memorial of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Honoring the first “millennial” saint and patron of website development.
Catholic Observance
October 19, 2022: Yorktown Day
Celebrating the U.S. victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown.
Virginia State Observance
October 28, 2022: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Honoring Simon, apostle, and Jude, apostle and patron saint of lost causes.
Catholic Observance
October 28, 2022: My Birthday
Today is the anniversary of my birth. Hooray. Three cheers.
Personal Observance
November 1, 2022: Solemnity of All Saints
Honoring all of the known and unknown saints who have gone to glory before us.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
November 8, 2022: Election Day
Go vote (if you are eligible). Today is election day in the United States.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
U.S. Federal Observance
November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
Celebrating all those who served honorably in the United States armed forces.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 20, 2022: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Celebrating Christ’s kingship and his dominion over the whole universe.
Catholic Solemnity
November 24, 2022: Thanksgiving Day
Giving thanks to God for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 25, 2022: Day After Thanksgiving
Continuing to give thanks for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 27, 2022: First Sunday of Advent
Beginning a season of penance in preparation for the coming of Christ.
Principal Catholic Celebration
December 7, 2022: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Remembering the December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
December 8, 2022: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Celebrating God’s preservation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from original sin.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
December 12, 2022: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrating the image of Mary revealed on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City, Mexico.
Catholic Observance
December 15, 2022: Bill of Rights Day
Celebrating the U.S. Bill of Rights, human rights, and limited government.
Virginia State Observance
December 20, 2022: My Baptism Day
Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism, rebirth into new life as a Christian.
Personal Observance
December 25, 2022: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Celebrating Christmas, the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Catholic Solemnity
(Christmas)
December 26, 2022: Christmas Day (Observed)
Celebrating the cultural and religious Christmas holiday.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 31, 2022: New Year’s Eve
Commemorating the end of 2022 and looking forward to a new year.
Cultural Observance
January 1, 2023: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ and, thus, of God.
Catholic Solemnity
January 2, 2023: New Year’s Day (Observed)
Celebrating the new year. May God bless and keep you in 2023!
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
January 4, 2023: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Remembering the educator, convert, and first American-born canonized saint.
Catholic Observance
January 8, 2023: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men and the revelation of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
January 16, 2023: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Rev. Dr. King, the civil rights movement, and racial equality.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Loudoun County Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 22, 2023: Chinese New Year (農曆新年)
Celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Water Rabbit. 恭喜發財!
Cultural Observance
January 22, 2023: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Celebrating the dignity of every person from conception. Every life matters.
Catholic Observance
February 1, 2023: National Freedom Day
Celebrating the 13th Amendment and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Observance
February 20, 2023: Washington’s Birthday
Celebrating George Washington, one of the founders and the first U.S. President.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (George Washington Day)
February 20, 2023: Presidents Day
Celebrating those who have served as President of the United States.
Loudoun County Holiday
February 22, 2023: Ash Wednesday
Beginning the season of Lent. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
March 19, 2023: Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Celebrating Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and stepfather of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
March 25, 2023: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Celebrating the announcement of Christ to Mary by the Angel Gabriel.
Catholic Solemnity
April 2, 2023: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, anticipating his passion and death.
Catholic Observance
April 4, 2023: Memorial of Saint Isidore
Remembering Isidore of Seville, teacher, bishop, and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
April 6, 2023: Thursday of Holy Week
Remembering Jesus’s last supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Catholic Observance
(Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday)
April 7, 2023: Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in remittance of our sins.
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
(Good Friday)
April 8, 2023: Holy Saturday
Remembering Christ in the tomb and the silence before resurrection glory.
Catholic Observance
April 9, 2023: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Celebrating Easter, Christ’s triumph over death and sin. He is risen!
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Easter)
April 11, 2023: My Confirmation Day
Celebrating Confirmation, the sign and seal of the Holy Spirit.
Personal Observance
April 13, 2023: Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Honoring Jefferson, founder, author of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 3, 2023: Polish Constitution Day
Celebrating the 1791 Polish constitution and Polish culture and history.
Cultural Observance
May 4, 2023: National Day of Prayer
Turning to God in prayer, fasting, and meditation for our nation and the world.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Commonwealth Day of Prayer)
May 15, 2023: Peace Officers Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in law enforcement service.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 21, 2023: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Celebrating the ascent of Christ, body and soul, to the father’s side in heaven.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 28, 2023: Solemnity of Pentecost
Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the church.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 28, 2023: My Wedding Anniversary
Honoring my marriage and the inviolable Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Personal Observance
May 29, 2023: Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in United States military service.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
June 4, 2023: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Celebrating the Trinity, one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Catholic Solemnity
June 11, 2023: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Celebrating Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Eucharist.
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Corpus Christi or Body of Christ)
June 14, 2023: Flag Day
Celebrating the American flag as a timeless symbol of freedom and liberty.
U.S. Federal Observance
June 16, 2023: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Celebrating Christ’s Sacred Heart, a symbol of his love for all people.
Catholic Solemnity
June 19, 2023: Juneteenth National Independence Day
Celebrating the emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Juneteenth)
Loudoun County Holiday (Juneteenth)
June 24, 2023: Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Celebrating the birth of John the Baptist, holy precursor of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
June 29, 2023: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Celebrating Peter, apostle and first pope, and Paul, apostle and scripture writer.
Catholic Solemnity
July 4, 2023: Independence Day
Celebrating U.S. independence from England as declared on July 4, 1776.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
July 12, 2023: Memorial of Saint Veronica
Remembering Veronica and the miraculous image of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Observance
August 13, 2023: Memorial of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Remembering the defender of the needy and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Observance
August 14, 2023: Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Remembering the priest and martyr of charity who offered up his life for another.
Catholic Observance
August 15, 2023: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
Celebrating Mary’s assumption into heaven by the power of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
September 4, 2023: Labor Day
Celebrating laborers’ essential contributions to American prosperity.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
September 11, 2023: Patriot Day
Remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, Islamist terrorist attacks.
U.S. Federal Observance
September 16, 2023: Mayflower Day
Remembering the Mayflower pilgrims’ 1620 arrival in Massachusetts.
Cultural Observance
September 17, 2023: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Celebrating the U.S. Constitution and citizens by birth or naturalization.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Citizenship Day)
September 29, 2023: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)
Celebrating the mid-autumn, a time of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayer.
Cultural Observance
October 1, 2023: Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Honoring the faith of the “little flower,” virgin and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
October 9, 2023: Columbus Day
Honoring Christopher Columbus and the European discovery of the Americas.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day)
October 9, 2023: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrating the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Loudoun County Holiday
October 9, 2023: Leif Erikson Day
Honoring Leif Erikson, explorer and first known European to discover America.
U.S. Federal Observance
October 12, 2023: Memorial of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Honoring the first “millennial” saint and patron of website development.
Catholic Observance
October 19, 2023: Yorktown Day
Celebrating the U.S. victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown.
Virginia State Observance
October 28, 2023: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Honoring Simon, apostle, and Jude, apostle and patron saint of lost causes.
Catholic Observance
October 28, 2023: My Birthday
Today is the anniversary of my birth. Hooray. Three cheers.
Personal Observance
November 1, 2023: Solemnity of All Saints
Honoring all of the known and unknown saints who have gone to glory before us.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
November 7, 2023: Election Day
Go vote (if you are eligible). Today is election day in the United States.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
U.S. Federal Observance
November 10, 2023: Veterans Day (Observed)
Celebrating all those who served honorably in the United States armed forces.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Day
Giving thanks to God for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 24, 2023: Day After Thanksgiving
Continuing to give thanks for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 26, 2023: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Celebrating Christ’s kingship and his dominion over the whole universe.
Catholic Solemnity
December 3, 2023: First Sunday of Advent
Beginning a season of penance in preparation for the coming of Christ.
Principal Catholic Celebration
December 7, 2023: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Remembering the December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
December 8, 2023: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Celebrating God’s preservation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from original sin.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
December 12, 2023: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrating the image of Mary revealed on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City, Mexico.
Catholic Observance
December 15, 2023: Bill of Rights Day
Celebrating the U.S. Bill of Rights, human rights, and limited government.
Virginia State Observance
December 20, 2023: My Baptism Day
Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism, rebirth into new life as a Christian.
Personal Observance
December 25, 2023: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Celebrating Christmas, the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
(Christmas)
December 25, 2023: Christmas Day
Celebrating the cultural and religious Christmas holiday.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 31, 2023: New Year’s Eve
Commemorating the end of 2023 and looking forward to a new year.
Cultural Observance
January 1, 2024: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ and, thus, of God.
Catholic Solemnity
January 1, 2024: New Year’s Day
Celebrating the new year. May God bless and keep you in 2024!
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
January 4, 2024: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Remembering the educator, convert, and first American-born canonized saint.
Catholic Observance
January 7, 2024: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men and the revelation of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
January 15, 2024: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Rev. Dr. King, the civil rights movement, and racial equality.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Loudoun County Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 22, 2024: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Celebrating the dignity of every person from conception. Every life matters.
Catholic Observance
February 1, 2024: National Freedom Day
Celebrating the 13th Amendment and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Observance
February 10, 2024: Chinese New Year (農曆新年)
Celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Wood Dragon. 恭喜發財!
Cultural Observance
February 14, 2024: Ash Wednesday
Beginning the season of Lent. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
February 19, 2024: Washington’s Birthday
Celebrating George Washington, one of the founders and the first U.S. President.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (George Washington Day)
February 19, 2024: Presidents Day
Celebrating those who have served as President of the United States.
Loudoun County Holiday
March 19, 2024: Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Celebrating Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and stepfather of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
March 24, 2024: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, anticipating his passion and death.
Catholic Observance
March 25, 2024: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Celebrating the announcement of Christ to Mary by the Angel Gabriel.
Catholic Solemnity
March 28, 2024: Thursday of Holy Week
Remembering Jesus’s last supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Catholic Observance
(Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday)
March 29, 2024: Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in remittance of our sins.
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
(Good Friday)
March 30, 2024: Holy Saturday
Remembering Christ in the tomb and the silence before resurrection glory.
Catholic Observance
March 31, 2024: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Celebrating Easter, Christ’s triumph over death and sin. He is risen!
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Easter)
April 4, 2024: Memorial of Saint Isidore
Remembering Isidore of Seville, teacher, bishop, and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
April 11, 2024: My Confirmation Day
Celebrating Confirmation, the sign and seal of the Holy Spirit.
Personal Observance
April 13, 2024: Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Honoring Jefferson, founder, author of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 2, 2024: National Day of Prayer
Turning to God in prayer, fasting, and meditation for our nation and the world.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Commonwealth Day of Prayer)
May 3, 2024: Polish Constitution Day
Celebrating the 1791 Polish constitution and Polish culture and history.
Cultural Observance
May 12, 2024: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Celebrating the ascent of Christ, body and soul, to the father’s side in heaven.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 15, 2024: Peace Officers Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in law enforcement service.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 19, 2024: Solemnity of Pentecost
Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the church.
Principal Catholic Celebration
May 26, 2024: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Celebrating the Trinity, one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Catholic Solemnity
May 27, 2024: Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in United States military service.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
May 28, 2024: My Wedding Anniversary
Honoring my marriage and the inviolable Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Personal Observance
June 2, 2024: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Celebrating Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Eucharist.
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Corpus Christi or Body of Christ)
June 7, 2024: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Celebrating Christ’s Sacred Heart, a symbol of his love for all people.
Catholic Solemnity
June 14, 2024: Flag Day
Celebrating the American flag as a timeless symbol of freedom and liberty.
U.S. Federal Observance
June 19, 2024: Juneteenth National Independence Day
Celebrating the emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Juneteenth)
Loudoun County Holiday (Juneteenth)
June 24, 2024: Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Celebrating the birth of John the Baptist, holy precursor of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
June 29, 2024: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Celebrating Peter, apostle and first pope, and Paul, apostle and scripture writer.
Catholic Solemnity
July 4, 2024: Independence Day
Celebrating U.S. independence from England as declared on July 4, 1776.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
July 12, 2024: Memorial of Saint Veronica
Remembering Veronica and the miraculous image of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Observance
August 13, 2024: Memorial of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Remembering the defender of the needy and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Observance
August 14, 2024: Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Remembering the priest and martyr of charity who offered up his life for another.
Catholic Observance
August 15, 2024: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
Celebrating Mary’s assumption into heaven by the power of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
September 2, 2024: Labor Day
Celebrating laborers’ essential contributions to American prosperity.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
September 11, 2024: Patriot Day
Remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, Islamist terrorist attacks.
U.S. Federal Observance
September 16, 2024: Mayflower Day
Remembering the Mayflower pilgrims’ 1620 arrival in Massachusetts.
Cultural Observance
September 17, 2024: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Celebrating the U.S. Constitution and citizens by birth or naturalization.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Citizenship Day)
September 18, 2024: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)
Celebrating the mid-autumn, a time of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayer.
Cultural Observance
October 1, 2024: Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Honoring the faith of the “little flower,” virgin and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
October 9, 2024: Leif Erikson Day
Honoring Leif Erikson, explorer and first known European to discover America.
U.S. Federal Observance
October 12, 2024: Memorial of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Honoring the first “millennial” saint and patron of website development.
Catholic Observance
October 14, 2024: Columbus Day
Honoring Christopher Columbus and the European discovery of the Americas.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day)
October 14, 2024: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrating the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Loudoun County Holiday
October 19, 2024: Yorktown Day
Celebrating the U.S. victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown.
Virginia State Observance
October 28, 2024: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Honoring Simon, apostle, and Jude, apostle and patron saint of lost causes.
Catholic Observance
October 28, 2024: My Birthday
Today is the anniversary of my birth. Hooray. Three cheers.
Personal Observance
November 1, 2024: Solemnity of All Saints
Honoring all of the known and unknown saints who have gone to glory before us.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
November 5, 2024: Election Day
Go vote (if you are eligible). Today is election day in the United States.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
U.S. Federal Observance
November 11, 2024: Veterans Day
Celebrating all those who served honorably in the United States armed forces.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 24, 2024: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Celebrating Christ’s kingship and his dominion over the whole universe.
Catholic Solemnity
November 28, 2024: Thanksgiving Day
Giving thanks to God for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 29, 2024: Day After Thanksgiving
Continuing to give thanks for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 1, 2024: First Sunday of Advent
Beginning a season of penance in preparation for the coming of Christ.
Principal Catholic Celebration
December 7, 2024: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Remembering the December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
December 8, 2024: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Celebrating God’s preservation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from original sin.
Catholic Solemnity
December 12, 2024: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrating the image of Mary revealed on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City, Mexico.
Catholic Observance
December 15, 2024: Bill of Rights Day
Celebrating the U.S. Bill of Rights, human rights, and limited government.
Virginia State Observance
December 20, 2024: My Baptism Day
Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism, rebirth into new life as a Christian.
Personal Observance
December 25, 2024: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Celebrating Christmas, the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
(Christmas)
December 25, 2024: Christmas Day
Celebrating the cultural and religious Christmas holiday.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 31, 2024: New Year’s Eve
Commemorating the end of 2024 and looking forward to a new year.
Cultural Observance
January 1, 2025: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ and, thus, of God.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
January 1, 2025: New Year’s Day
Celebrating the new year. May God bless and keep you in 2025!
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
January 4, 2025: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Remembering the educator, convert, and first American-born canonized saint.
Catholic Observance
January 5, 2025: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men and the revelation of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
January 20, 2025: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Rev. Dr. King, the civil rights movement, and racial equality.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Loudoun County Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 22, 2025: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Celebrating the dignity of every person from conception. Every life matters.
Catholic Observance
January 29, 2025: Chinese New Year (農曆新年)
Celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. 恭喜發財!
Cultural Observance
February 1, 2025: National Freedom Day
Celebrating the 13th Amendment and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Observance
February 17, 2025: Washington’s Birthday
Celebrating George Washington, one of the founders and the first U.S. President.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (George Washington Day)
February 17, 2025: Presidents Day
Celebrating those who have served as President of the United States.
Loudoun County Holiday
March 5, 2025: Ash Wednesday
Beginning the season of Lent. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
March 19, 2025: Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Celebrating Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and stepfather of Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
March 25, 2025: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Celebrating the announcement of Christ to Mary by the Angel Gabriel.
Catholic Solemnity
April 4, 2025: Memorial of Saint Isidore
Remembering Isidore of Seville, teacher, bishop, and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
April 11, 2025: My Confirmation Day
Celebrating Confirmation, the sign and seal of the Holy Spirit.
Personal Observance
April 13, 2025: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, anticipating his passion and death.
Catholic Observance
April 13, 2025: Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Honoring Jefferson, founder, author of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Federal Observance
April 17, 2025: Thursday of Holy Week
Remembering Jesus’s last supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Catholic Observance
(Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday)
April 18, 2025: Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Remembering Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in remittance of our sins.
Catholic Day of Fasting and Abstinence
(Good Friday)
April 19, 2025: Holy Saturday
Remembering Christ in the tomb and the silence before resurrection glory.
Catholic Observance
April 20, 2025: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Celebrating Easter, Christ’s triumph over death and sin. He is risen!
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Easter)
May 1, 2025: National Day of Prayer
Turning to God in prayer, fasting, and meditation for our nation and the world.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Commonwealth Day of Prayer)
May 3, 2025: Polish Constitution Day
Celebrating the 1791 Polish constitution and Polish culture and history.
Cultural Observance
May 15, 2025: Peace Officers Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in law enforcement service.
U.S. Federal Observance
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day
Remembering all those who gave their lives in United States military service.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
May 28, 2025: My Wedding Anniversary
Honoring my marriage and the inviolable Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Personal Observance
June 1, 2025: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Celebrating the ascent of Christ, body and soul, to the father’s side in heaven.
Principal Catholic Celebration
June 8, 2025: Solemnity of Pentecost
Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the church.
Principal Catholic Celebration
June 14, 2025: Flag Day
Celebrating the American flag as a timeless symbol of freedom and liberty.
U.S. Federal Observance
June 15, 2025: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Celebrating the Trinity, one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Catholic Solemnity
June 19, 2025: Juneteenth National Independence Day
Celebrating the emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Juneteenth)
Loudoun County Holiday (Juneteenth)
June 22, 2025: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Celebrating Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Eucharist.
Principal Catholic Celebration
(Corpus Christi or Body of Christ)
June 24, 2025: Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Celebrating the birth of John the Baptist, holy precursor of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Solemnity
June 27, 2025: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Celebrating Christ’s Sacred Heart, a symbol of his love for all people.
Catholic Solemnity
June 29, 2025: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Celebrating Peter, apostle and first pope, and Paul, apostle and scripture writer.
Catholic Solemnity
July 4, 2025: Independence Day
Celebrating U.S. independence from England as declared on July 4, 1776.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
July 12, 2025: Memorial of Saint Veronica
Remembering Veronica and the miraculous image of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Observance
August 13, 2025: Memorial of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Remembering the defender of the needy and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Observance
August 14, 2025: Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Remembering the priest and martyr of charity who offered up his life for another.
Catholic Observance
August 15, 2025: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
Celebrating Mary’s assumption into heaven by the power of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
September 1, 2025: Labor Day
Celebrating laborers’ essential contributions to American prosperity.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
September 8, 2025: Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)
Celebrating the mid-autumn, a time of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayer.
Cultural Observance
September 11, 2025: Patriot Day
Remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, Islamist terrorist attacks.
U.S. Federal Observance
September 16, 2025: Mayflower Day
Remembering the Mayflower pilgrims’ 1620 arrival in Massachusetts.
Cultural Observance
September 17, 2025: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Celebrating the U.S. Constitution and citizens by birth or naturalization.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Citizenship Day)
October 1, 2025: Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Honoring the faith of the “little flower,” virgin and doctor of the church.
Catholic Observance
October 9, 2025: Leif Erikson Day
Honoring Leif Erikson, explorer and first known European to discover America.
U.S. Federal Observance
October 12, 2025: Memorial of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Honoring the first “millennial” saint and patron of website development.
Catholic Observance
October 13, 2025: Columbus Day
Honoring Christopher Columbus and the European discovery of the Americas.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday (Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day)
October 13, 2025: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrating the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Loudoun County Holiday
October 19, 2025: Yorktown Day
Celebrating the U.S. victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown.
Virginia State Observance
October 28, 2025: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Honoring Simon, apostle, and Jude, apostle and patron saint of lost causes.
Catholic Observance
October 28, 2025: My Birthday
Today is the anniversary of my birth. Hooray. Three cheers.
Personal Observance
November 1, 2025: Solemnity of All Saints
Honoring all of the known and unknown saints who have gone to glory before us.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
November 4, 2025: Election Day
Go vote (if you are eligible). Today is election day in the United States.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
U.S. Federal Observance
November 11, 2025: Veterans Day
Celebrating all those who served honorably in the United States armed forces.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 23, 2025: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Celebrating Christ’s kingship and his dominion over the whole universe.
Catholic Solemnity
November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day
Giving thanks to God for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 28, 2025: Day After Thanksgiving
Continuing to give thanks for all that we have as individuals and as a nation.
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
November 30, 2025: First Sunday of Advent
Beginning a season of penance in preparation for the coming of Christ.
Principal Catholic Celebration
December 7, 2025: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Remembering the December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Federal Observance
Virginia State Observance (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
December 8, 2025: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Celebrating God’s preservation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from original sin.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
December 12, 2025: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrating the image of Mary revealed on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City, Mexico.
Catholic Observance
December 15, 2025: Bill of Rights Day
Celebrating the U.S. Bill of Rights, human rights, and limited government.
Virginia State Observance
December 20, 2025: My Baptism Day
Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism, rebirth into new life as a Christian.
Personal Observance
December 25, 2025: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Celebrating Christmas, the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Catholic Holy Day of Obligation
(Christmas)
December 25, 2025: Christmas Day
Celebrating the cultural and religious Christmas holiday.
U.S. Federal Holiday
Virginia State Holiday
Loudoun County Holiday
December 31, 2025: New Year’s Eve
Commemorating the end of 2025 and looking forward to a new year.
Cultural Observance
Retro Websites
Here, you can view original or replica layouts of my site and related sites from over the years. These are layout demos, so the links will not work and some dynamic functions won’t either, but they will give you an idea of how that particular version of the site looked.
Off on a Tangent
Previous versions of this site, which was known at different times as Website [X] and Intersanity.
- Website 1.0 (replica)
- Website 2.0 (replica)
- Website 3.0 (replica)
- Website 4.0 (replica)
- Website 5.0 (replica)
- Website 6.0
- Website 7.0 (missing; likely similar to Website 8.0)
- Website 8.0 (also, Antzoid)
- Website 9.0
- Website 10.0, 10.1, 10.2
- Website 11.0
- Website 12.0, 12.1
- Website 13.0, 13.1 (site moved to Movable Type)
- Website 14.0, 14.1, 14.2
- Website 15.0
- Website 16.0, 16.1 (site moved to Mambo/Joomla)
- Website 17.0, 17.1, 17.2
- Website 18.0, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3
- Website 19.0, 19.1
- Website 20.0, 20.1, 20.2 (site moved to WordPress)
- Website 21.0, 21.1, 21.2
- Website 22.0, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3
- Website 23.0, 23.1
- Website 24.0, 24.1
- Website 25.0, 25.1