I initially refused to do it, then held off as long as I could last year because I hate all the Santa imagery too (esp fake snow in summer) but I succumbed and put Vila in a red hat (Robbin' Hood). [hangs head in shame]. At least it wasn't my default icon. It was astrogirl2's very funny Stark one that did me in; it was so bizarre and cute. :-P Also she and redstarrobot, who did a Cally, are even more cynical and bah humbug than me, but yes, it's no excuse and I'll probably commit hattage again this year. After all, Vila would enjoy the whole thing even if I don't; I wouldn't wear one for anything. I won't wear party hats either.

Nice icons, esp the Sam Carter one. I'm working my way through the Vorkosigan novels going by altariel1's reading plan and enjoying them though 'Barrayar' has a bit too much pregnancy and reproduction for my taste. but at last Cordelia's gone into action. :-)