All I Want for Christmas Is Ho Ho Hos
A Look at the History of Santa's Iconic Laugh
From the North Pole to Your Living Room
One of Santa's most iconic features is his round belly—and when a person says "ho ho ho," the sound is considered to come from the stomach. This connection between Santa Claus and the sound of "ho ho ho" is a relatively recent one, however. In fact, the first recorded instance of Santa Claus saying "ho ho ho" was in a 1930s Coca-Cola ad.
Before that, Santa Claus was typically depicted as a stern and serious figure. In the early 19th century, he was often shown as a bishop or a judge, and he was not associated with the jolly laughter that we know him for today.
It wasn't until the late 19th century that Santa Claus began to be depicted as a more jovial figure. This change was likely due in part to the influence of Clement Clarke Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which was first published in 1823. In the poem, Moore describes Santa Claus as a "jolly old elf" who "laughs and jokes."
The image of Santa Claus as a jolly old man with a white beard and a red suit was further popularized by Thomas Nast's illustrations in Harper's Weekly. Nast's illustrations were widely reproduced in newspapers and magazines, and they helped to create the image of Santa Claus that we know today.
Today, Santa Claus is known all over the world as a symbol of Christmas. His jolly laugh is a reminder of the joy and happiness that the holiday season brings.
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