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A lot of Santa's are angered by this decision, saying it is ridiculous. The rule makers think the traditional phrase 'ho ho ho' may be frightening to young children. They also think the phrase is to close to the term 'ho,' the US slang term used for a prostitute.

Not only are Santa's angered about the decision, but so are parents and community volunteers. They feel it takes away from the traditions of the holidays.

"Gimme a break," said Julie Gale, who runs the campaign against sexualising children called Kids Free 2B Kids.

"We are talking about little kids who do not understand that "ho, ho, ho" has any other connotation and nor should they," she told the Telegraph.

"Leave Santa alone."

A US-based spokesperson for Westaff said that it was "misleading" to say that the company had forced each Santa to refrain from the 'ho ho ho' phrase. Rather, they say they are leaving it up to each individual Santa to decide whether or not use the phrase.