Call Santa Claus Ho Ho Ho

The Santa Claus Ho Ho Ho bell is a 14.5 cm tall golden handbell with a red lacquered wooden handle that you hold in your hand and ring. That sound is part and parcel of Santa Claus: it announces his arrival even before anyone sees him. The bell is intended for men and women who dress up as Santa Claus or a Christmas helper during Christmas.

Details of the golden bell and red handle

• The bell is 14.5 cm tall, including the straight handle.
• The material consists of 40% wood and 60% copper.
• The bell has a shiny gold-coloured exterior with a wide flared rim.
• The handle is red lacquered and rounded at the top, so it lies flat in your hand.
• At the bottom of the handle is a narrow transition to the metal bell.

Why is a ringing bell part of Santa Claus?

The handbell has been Santa Claus's sound signal for generations: he rings it to get attention before handing out presents. In shopping streets, parades, and at Christmas markets, it still works exactly the same way, because a bell carries further than a voice. Town criers and school bells also used this very same model with an open sound chamber and a straight handle in the past. The gold-red colour contrast matches the familiar red-and-white Santa Claus look and makes the bell recognisable even from a distance. For men and women playing the role, it is therefore one of the first accessories you pick up.

How do you hold the Christmas bell during a parade?

Hold the bell by the middle of the handle, with the opening facing downwards, and move your forearm in short strokes: this way it sounds clear without you having to swing your whole arm. If you wear white Santa Claus gloves, the red handle stands out beautifully against them and the bell remains clearly visible. During a long evening, switch hands, because ringing continuously is tiring. During a parade or a walk past the tables, hold the bell high so that the sound carries over the crowd.

If you want to complete your Santa Claus role with this classic sound, choose this Santa Claus Ho Ho Ho bell. Customers give our shop an 8.7.