Nevada’s favorite baby-making holidays may surprise you. I know I was surprised to learn that more babies are born in the Silver State nine months after the turkey and green bean casserole hit the dinner table!
That’s right, nine months after Thanksgiving Day, over three thousand (3,093) newborns took their first breaths in August. So, after consuming all of that turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, candied yams, and pumpkin pie, Nevadans are ready to get romantic? Yup. (burp)
According to Betway.com, they looked up the statistics from Census.gov and CDC.gov to try and determine which state had the biggest baby boom nine months after the Super Bowl. The answer: Utah.
Then they decided to go even further to figure out the biggest baby-making holidays for each state in America. Josh Kerr, Digital PR Executive for Connective3, was kind enough to send me the info for Nevada. Apparently, turkey makes us romantic. Who knew?
If you had asked me to guess, I would have said Valentine’s Day would be one of Nevada’s favorite baby-making holidays. But no, that romantic holiday ranks fifth in this study with 2,813 babies born in our home state in November, 9 months after Cupid is supposedly sparking romance. Cupid may need to change careers.
However, Mr. Jack O. Lantern is putting Nevadans in the mood, because nine months after Halloween, 2,947 babies were born during July. The spookiest holiday is ranked as the second most favorite baby-making holiday in the “Battle Born State.”
It must be the fact that we are thinking of family getting together to celebrate the holidays, because right behind Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day comes in a close third with 2,907 newborns arriving in September.
Rounding out the field in this study, Spring Break ranked fourth with 2,865 bundles of joy birthed during December. Independence Day comes in sixth, with 2,612 newborn firecrackers lighting up our lives during the month of April.
Here are the hard core stats that were compiled for each state if you want to check them out:
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March 3 - "If Pets Had Thumbs" Day
Wait…what? This one makes listening to a famous furry weatherman seem pretty tame. This national holiday simply invites people to imagine what it would be like if our fur babies had opposable thumbs. Yep…that’s the whole point of the holiday.
June 4 - "Hug Your Cat" Day
I love cats as much as the next guy, but a day dedicated to hugging them? I mean…if you’re not hugging your cat on the daily, why do you even have one? Seriously…
February 16 - "Do a Grouch a Favor" Day
This national day simply encourages people to help turn the day around for someone who is extra grumpy. Which is honestly something we should be trying to do every day. Nobody knows why this day exists, but I think Big Bird invented it. Oscar The Grouch can really wear on a bird after the years.
April 9 - "Name Yourself" Day
Ever wish your parents named you something else? This day might be for you. This national holiday exists to let people try on a new name for size. It was created on the idea that one’s name molds their personality. Who will you be this April? Flo? Mortimer? Princess Consuela Banana Hammock? The sky is the limit.
May 14 - "Dance Like a Chicken" Day
conceptual hen and rooster in the form of a balerina isolated on a white background
If you thought you had to wait until the next wedding you attended to do the Chicken Dance, you’re in luck! This holiday is an entire day dedicated to doing that iconic dance. So go crazy, but don’t forget to stretch first.
June 15 - National "Hollerin’ Contest" Day
Well this one actually makes sense to me. A day that gives people permission to get some angst out. Go ahead. Scream and holler at the top of your lungs. After all, you’re just celebrating the holiday. 😉
July 4 - "Sidewalk Egg Frying" Day
Okay this one sounds like an excuse to make a mess in the front yard. But it actually comes from the mission to be more aware of the benefits of solar energy. So I guess we don’t have to wait until it gets dark to have some fun outside on the fourth of July.
September 19 - "International Talk Like A Pirate" Day
Okay I happen to love this one. And, frankly, I’m not sure I can be friends with someone who doesn’t.
September 28 - "Ask a Stupid Question" Day
While this day might give people the permission to say some pretty dumb things, it actually has origins in a good cause. It’s for teachers to give their shy students a day ask the questions they’d otherwise be too embarrassed to say out loud.
October 31 - "Increase Your Psychic Powers" Day
This holiday encourages people to practice and improve their psychic abilities. So grab that Ouija board and crystal ball and make no apologies!
December 5 - "Bathtub Party" Day
This one sounds like a day full of potential scandal. But it doesn’t have to be a party of multiple people. The day is just encouraging people to linger in a bath rather than taking a shower. However, if you want to invite friends, no judgment here.
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