The History of Storks Delivering Babies!
💭 Ever wondered where the idea of storks delivering babies comes from? 🤔
It’s not just a clever way to dodge the birds & bees talk! 🦜🐝
This sweet legend traces back to Europe, where storks were symbols of luck and family. 💫
Back in medieval times, couples often married around the summer solstice — a season tied to fertility. Around the same time, white storks would migrate south for the winter. Fast forward nine months ⏩ and guess who returns? The storks… and a whole bunch of honeymoon babies! 👶🏼✨
So, the myth was born: storks bring babies — and now you know why! 💖