Ho Ho Ho has long been written as the signature laugh of Santa Claus in Christmas stories, cards, films and seasonal advertising, meant to sound large, friendly and full of cheer. As short-form video and soundboards grew, that familiar chuckle was clipped into a standalone sound that creators could drop into any scene for instant festive meaning. It remains popular every December for holiday edits and greeting clips, and the rest of the year it works as an ironic laugh when someone gives an unexpectedly generous gift.