I'm using VLC media player 2.1.4 Rincewind (revision 2.1.4-0-g2a072be) via Ubuntu 14.04.

The app icon suddenly has a santa hat on it (when no video is playing or in the notification bar).

I'm Jewish and don't appreciate that my computer is new decorated for Christmas. I find it offensive and totally out of line to surprise users with religious decorations.

(Note that I don't mind that you've spruced up the icon on the videolan.org homepage.)