This lighthearted arrangement includes some optional percussion to really bring in the holiday season. The melody passes between upper and lower strings in humorous fashion, and the audience will even hear Santa’s jolly voice from the rooftop. A lot of fun! Holiday on the Housetop is a delightful setting of the popular Up on the Housetop. Written in 1860 by Benjamin Hanby, it has firmly established itself as one of our most beloved Christmas staples. This charming adaptation for string orchestra is rich with harmony, and features seasonal percussion and surprise effects that will surely set the holiday tone!