7 Fascinating Facts About November Babies
Some believe that November is a particularly lucky month for birthdays. This could be due to the fact that November includes six of the most unique birthdays on the calendar... or because it's a month brimming with appreciation and pleasant vibes.
Now that we've officially entered November, it's vital to take note of all the things that come with being born in the eleventh month of the year. So, if you have a birthday this month, know someone who does, or your baby is due in November, here is our pick on 7 fascinating facts about November babies.
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#1 Your baby will be a Scorpio or a Sagittarius
Scorpios, a commonly misunderstood sign, are born between November 1st and November 22nd. Scorpio kids are enigmatic and sensitive, with a creative and clever streak. Scorpios, on the other hand, can be domineering and ambitious, two characteristics that have earned them a negative rep. The Archer represents November kids born after November 22nd, who are born under the sign of Sagittarius. These babies are usually upbeat and adventurous, which makes the toddler years very enjoyable.
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#2 He or she has a topaz birthstone
November’s baby’s birthstone is called Topaz. Did you know that until the twentieth century, all diamonds with a yellow tint were referred to as topaz? Topaz, like Scorpio, was once misunderstood, but courtesy to gemology, we now know that it is a unique gem species with a wide range of beautiful colors to select from, including citrine, a cheaper relative of topaz that is also a November birthstone.
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# 3 The birth flower for November is the chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum is the birth flower for November. These flowers are said to bring happiness and good fortune into the home, as well as friendship and honesty. They even have their own celebration, the Festival of Happiness, in honor of them—they're a cheerful flower all around! Chrysanthemums are quite popular since they come in a wide range of colors, making them ideal birthday gifts.
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Floriography was the fashionable skill of communicating messages using floral bouquets in the 18th and 19th centuries. Each flower has its own meaning, and you could combine them to express your emotions. Mums, or chrysanthemums, were symbols of loyalty and honesty. They're also a classic autumn bloom.
#4 November babies could be amazing athletes
Researchers discovered a distinct athletic advantage for babies born in November over all other calendar birth months in one interesting study. Children born in November were more athletic across the board when tested for hang grip strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and lower body power, even topping October babies...who are believed to be the strongest.
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#5 The boys are most likely to be left-handed
According to a study from the University of Vienna, boys born in November (and early winter) are more likely to be citógs, which they explain to a "hormonal reason during embryonic development." How many left-handed boys were born around this time of year?
#6 Valentine’s day baby Boom
In 2015, British researchers found a strange tendency in birth rates, which tended to peak during one week of the year. Yes, the week of Valentine's Day appears to have infested new parents with the love bug, and lo and behold, there is a 5% spike in births in November.
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