Most families have the big holidays covered. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween — these are the ones that get the decorations, the traditions, and a whole lot of excitement. But the calendar is full of other holidays that are just as worth celebrating, and most people scroll right past them without a second thought.
Some of these overlooked holidays are quirky. Some are deeply meaningful. Some are simply a great excuse to reach out to someone you love and let them know you are thinking of them.
For every holiday on this list, we have also included a suggestion for who to send a Pixie Post ecard to — because a thoughtful digital card from pixiepostgreetings.com is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to mark any occasion, big or small.
St. Patrick's Day (March 17)
St. Patrick's Day gets plenty of attention at the bar, but it is surprisingly underrated as a family holiday and an occasion to send a card. It is a day rooted in heritage, luck, and a little bit of magic — all great reasons to reach out to the people you love.
Fun ways to celebrate with your family:
- Cook a traditional Irish meal like corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread
- Do a shamrock scavenger hunt around the house for the kids
- Wear your green and take a family photo
- Share your family's heritage or Irish history with your kids
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: Anyone with Irish roots who would love to be wished a Happy St. Patrick's Day. A grandparent, an old friend, or anyone in your life who could use a little luck sent their way.
National Siblings Day (April 10)
Mother's Day and Father's Day have been celebrated for over a century, but siblings — the people who grew up alongside you, shared your childhood, and know you like nobody else — get just one day. National Siblings Day on April 10th is the perfect moment to change that.
Ways to celebrate National Siblings Day:
- Share favorite childhood photos or memories together
- Plan a siblings outing, phone call, or video chat
- Write a note to your sibling telling them what they mean to you
- For families with young kids, celebrate the sibling bonds forming right at home
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: A brother or sister, or even a friend who feels like a sibling, especially one who lives far away. A heartfelt or funny digital card is a simple way to make them feel remembered on a day most people overlook entirely.
Earth Day (April 22)
Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd and is one of the most widely recognized awareness days in the world. It is a chance to appreciate the planet we live on and take small steps to care for it better — as a family and as a community.
Family-friendly Earth Day activities:
- Plant a tree, flowers, or a small vegetable garden together
- Pick up litter in your neighborhood or a local park
- Turn off all the lights for an hour and enjoy some unplugged family time
- Watch a nature documentary and talk about what you can do to help
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: The nature lover in your life, your kids' teachers, or friends who care about sustainability. A digital card is also one of the most eco-friendly ways to celebrate, no paper, no envelope, no waste.
National Best Friends Day (June 8)
Best friends are the family you choose, and they deserve more than a liked post on social media. National Best Friends Day on June 8th is the perfect excuse to go out of your way and show your closest people just how much they mean to you.
Ways to celebrate National Best Friends Day:
- Plan a surprise lunch or outing with your best friend
- Share a favorite memory or an old photo together
- Do something your friend loves, even if it is not your favorite thing
- Reach out to a friend you have not talked to in a while
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: Your best friend, of course, but also the friends you have drifted from and would love to reconnect with. Sometimes all it takes is one unexpected card to bring people back together.
World Kindness Day (November 13)
World Kindness Day is one of the most underrated holidays on the entire calendar. Celebrated every November 13th, it is a global movement dedicated to spreading kindness — to friends, strangers, and everyone in between.
Simple ways to celebrate as a family:
- Write kind notes and leave them for neighbors or coworkers
- Pay for a stranger's coffee or meal
- Volunteer together at a local organization
- Have each family member name one kind thing they will do that day
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: Someone who has been going through a hard time. A mentor or teacher who made a difference in your life. Anyone who could use a reminder that someone is thinking of them. World Kindness Day is practically made for sending a card.
Grandparents Day (First Sunday After Labor Day)
Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day each September and is one of the most consistently overlooked holidays on the calendar. Grandparents play an irreplaceable role in family life, and this holiday exists specifically to honor them.
Meaningful ways to celebrate Grandparents Day:
- Visit in person and spend quality time together
- Have kids make handmade cards or drawings
- Share family stories and look through old photos together
- Cook or bake a favorite family recipe together
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: Grandparents who live far away and may not be able to celebrate in person. A beautiful digital card, especially one personalized with a note from the grandkids, is something they will treasure.
World Gratitude Day (September 21)
While Thanksgiving gets all the attention for gratitude in the U.S., World Gratitude Day on September 21st is a lovely mid-year reminder to pause and appreciate the good things in life and the good people in it.
Simple ways to celebrate World Gratitude Day:
- Start a family gratitude journal
- Have everyone share three things they are grateful for at dinner
- Spend time in nature and appreciate the simple beauty around you
- Reach out to someone and tell them specifically what you are grateful for about them
Send a Pixie Post ecard to: Anyone who has made a difference in your life this year. A teacher, a neighbor, a coworker, an old friend. World Gratitude Day is the one day when sending a heartfelt card to someone out of the blue is not just appropriate — it is exactly the point.
Every Day Is Worth Celebrating
The holidays above prove that you do not need to wait for December to find something worth marking on the calendar. Some of the most meaningful moments happen on days most people never notice.
Pick one or two from this list and make them part of your family's tradition this year. And when you are ready to send a little magic to the people who matter most, head to Pixie Post Greetings at pixiepostgreetings.com.
After all, staying connected is what the holidays are really about. Santa knows that better than anyone.
