Well, sweetheart, technically, both "rooftop" and "housetop" refer to the top of a building. However, "rooftop" is more commonly used nowadays and has a bit more pizzazz to it. So if you want to sound hip and trendy, go with "rooftop." But hey, if you're feeling old school, "housetop" still gets the job done.
Up on the Housetop - 1992 TV was released on: USA: 1992
"Up on the Housetop" was written in 1864 by Benjamin Hanby. It is considered one of the earliest secular Christmas songs in the United States.
I don't recall the name, but... "Up on the housetop..." (The name might be Up on the Housetop; I'm not sure.)
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Up On The Housetop
They hover up slightly, as they don't want to dislodge the roof tiles, and waken the occupants - especially the sleeping children and give the game away.
The cast of Up on the Housetop - 1992 includes: Natalie Bridegroom Harris as News Reporter Russ Harris as Gash Rachel Rutledge as Mrs. Whimbly
There are a number of websites where one can find the lyrics to the Christmas song Up On The Housetop including Lyrics Mania, Cowboy Lyrics, Lyrics Freak and Metro Lyrics.
The duo Band Pomplamoose
Pomplamoose does the Hyundai, not Honda, holiday commercials, including "Up on the Rooftop"
reindeers' hooves
"Up on the Housetop" is a popular Christmas song written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864. It is one of the oldest American Christmas songs and tells the story of Santa Claus visiting the narrator's house. The lyrics describe Santa's actions such as filling stockings and eating cookies left out for him.