why when we have good weather in Sept/Oct do we call it an indian summer?

Answer 1

The term "Indian Summer" dates back to the 18th century in the United States. It can be defined as "any spell of warm, quiet, hazy weather that may occur in October or even early November."

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Answer 2

Indian Summer?

The term is also used metaphorically to refer to anything that blooms late, or unexpectedly, or after it has lost relevance. For example: "The team experienced an Indian summer, winning the series after losing the first six games." Compare this usage to renaissance.

This is my favorite time of the year. It's only about 10 days long, but the weather is usually wonderful and leaves look spectacular!

Answer 3

Indian Summer: period of dry, unseasonably warm weather in late October or November in the central and eastern United States. The term originated in New England and probably arose from the Indians' practice of gathering winter stores at this time.

Answer 4

Hello; Indian summer comes after the first frost. After first frost and then gets warm, thats Indian summer, it never lasts long.

Answer 5

I've heard that indian summer is the first warm spell after the first frost.

Answer 6

because in india they have very short summer seasons a few times a year

Answer 7

well, the only thing I can come up with is sort of like how an Indian Giver is one who takes back a gift, so it sort of like we are taking back (or mother nature took it back - if you'd rather) summer back from the fall or winter season.

Answer 8

check out this site

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_summer