Conservatorship and Guardianship Abuse Awareness Day is observed annually on February 1, usually through online conferences and events, such as debates, live streams, and discussions. The day aims to raise awareness about abuses of power within the conservatorship and guardianship system, which was created to care for people with disabilities or illnesses impairing their decision-making abilities. However, some guardians and conservators take this as an opportunity to control and manipulate their wards.
International Cake Day
International Cake Day takes place on November 26 each year. Cake is a baked food usually made out of flour, sugar, and other ingredients. In their oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, a more sophisticated type, but these days, cakes cover a wide range of baked sweets such as pastries, pies, et cetera. Cake is often served on ceremonial occasions, such as weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. There are numerous cake recipes, many of which are centuries old.
Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning is annually observed on the second Sunday in November in Germany. This year, it takes place on November 9. It is known as ‘Volkstrauertag,’ meaning “people’s day of mourning,” and honors all victims of war and tyranny.