Ho ho ho
"Ho ho ho" is a rendition of a particular type of deep-throated laugh or chuckle which is of Gaelic (Irish language) derivation. It is also used as the laugh of Santa Claus and the Jolly Green Giant.
Also as "expressing laughter" is recorded from circa 1150.
As a Canadian Postal Code
The Canada Postal Service uses the characters "H0H 0H0" as the postal code for letters to be sent to Santa Claus. The full address is:
- SANTA CLAUS
- NORTH POLE
- CANADA H0H 0H0
Since the postal code system has 'H0' set up to represent a tiny or rural village ('0') inside of the city of Montreal or Laval, Quebec ('H'), H0 codes are quite rare and a seasonal allocation of H0H does not conflict with any other normal postal codes.
Ho Ho Ho is often said by Father Christmas.
Urban legends
There have been false urban legends claiming that the use of this laugh is being discouraged in Australian malls by Westaff, a recruitment firm supplying many of the mall Santas. Supposedly, the firm claimed that the laugh, when used loudly, could be frightening to children and could even be considered derogatory to women, and recommended that a Santa lowering his voice and saying "ha ha ha" might be more welcoming. However, these legends have been proven false
Characters associated with this laugh
- Santa Claus
- Jolly Green Giant
- The Happy Mask Salesman
- Barry Soper
- Doctor Ivo Robotnik
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