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Indian summer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:"In former times in Europe, Indian summer was called Saint Martin's Summer, referring to St. Martin's day, November 11, when it was supposed to end. In British English "St. Martin's Summer" was the most widely used term until the American phrase Indian Summer became better known in the 20th century. In Italy, St Martin's summer (Estate di San Martino) was expected and celebrated as a rural tradition with ancient origins, and is marked by a festival throughout the peninsula on November 11. In Galicia (northern Spain), it is called Veraniño de San Martiño, and in Portugal it's called "Verão de São Martinho," both of which refer to St. Martin's summer. In both cases, it's celebrated in rural areas with Magostos (Magusto in Portuguese, from Magnus Ustus, Big Fire or Magum Ustum in reference to the magical nature of fire), a celebration of Celtic origins in which bonfires, roasted chestnuts and wine have an important role."

::: Indian summer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia posted by kiyote23
::: at 11/12/2007 08:20:00 AM

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