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Date Posted: Fri, 09/26/03 1:10am
Author: sunny
Subject: Re: Speaking of weather - "Indian summer"...?
In reply to: Ylva 's message, "Speaking of weather - "Indian summer"...?" on Sun, 09/21/03 8:02am

>How come this time of the year is called by that name?
>What do Indians think about it?


First let me say I love Indian Summer, the colors and the freshness in the air the cool nites & sunny days, and the relief from the heat of winter, it's all great, one of my favorite seasons !!

But that thread at Ndnz.com reminded me of another explanation I've heard for why it's called that: Indian Summer can also be called "False Summer", I guess in line with the stereotype of "Indian Giver" or giving and then taking it back later .....

I really don't know where that expression first came from -- seems like its always been the whites and the government that's been the "indian givers" on this continent. Sounds like a projection to me :o((.

Unless someone really thought they had "bought" Manhattan Island for $24, hmmmmmmm, maybe that was it ??

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