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Why is the history of the term "Indian Summer" in reference to Summer weather in Autumn?
Today in New Hampshire it is 84 degrees and the record temperature for this area on this date is 89 degrees set in 1970. This is typical weather for this time of year as every year after summer is over we have a few days either scattered around or strung together that are very reminiscent of the summer that has just passed.
Also typical for here is that this type of cross seasonal weather is referred to as "Indian Summer" Why is it called that? Is that a derogatory or prejudicial statement to American Indians? What is the history of the term "Indian Summer"?
Also typical for here is that this type of cross seasonal weather is referred to as "Indian Summer" Why is it called that? Is that a derogatory or prejudicial statement to American Indians? What is the history of the term "Indian Summer"?
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It is an American term from the late 1700's and is believed to be called that because it was first noted in places where American Indians were. It is the warm weather after the first frost and in Britain it is also called All-Hallows. In the religious sect here in America it was also known as St, Lukes Day.
It has no derogatory meaning as it was probably the Indians who first explained it to them.
It has no derogatory meaning as it was probably the Indians who first explained it to them.
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