Also, this is not a bug but a feature. Citing wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VLC_media_player:
"The interface contains an easter egg which changes the VLC traffic cone logo so that it's wearing a Santa hat. The logo changes on December 18, one week before Christmas, and reverts to its normal appearance on January 1."
Also, this is not a bug but a feature. Citing wikipedia at http:// en.wikipedia. org/wiki/ VLC_media_ player:
"The interface contains an easter egg which changes the VLC traffic cone logo so that it's wearing a Santa hat. The logo changes on December 18, one week before Christmas, and reverts to its normal appearance on January 1."