Who knew the urban US slang for a prostitute had made it to the other side of the world?

Apparently, the use of the word "ho" has become pervasive enough to force Santa recruiters in Sydney, Australia, to urge would-be St. Nicks to drop the "ho-ho-ho" this year.

According to an article in The Daily Telegraph, some volunteer Santas were asked to drop the catch-phrase because "it could frighten children and was too close to 'ho.'"

Christmas enthusiasts - and even ...