The very first mention of the term Weihnachten (German for Christmas) goes back to the 12h century and a minstrel called Spervogel. A reference to the day we traditionally give presents seemed to me the most approriate way to signpost an opportunity for the by far most generous and most loyal of supporters, thise who opt for a lifetime membership. With it exchange the vows of vasselage, whereby I promise to serve you up podcasts from here to the end of the dateline of the show and you proise to protect and support me.
