Christmas at Miller & Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen Contributor(s): Deekens, Donna Strother (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596297654 ISBN-13: 9781596297654 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | United States - 20th Century |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2009038612 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.50 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Locality - Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia - Geographic Orientation - Virginia - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Holiday - Christmas |
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Publisher Description: The Christmas season is a time for traditions and, in Richmond, one particular custom reigned supreme: a family outing to Miller & Rhoads department store. A Christmas outing to Miller & Rhoads department store revealed thousands of smiling faces waiting to enter the kingdom of Santaland- an enchanted world marked by glittering snow and intricate train displays. From visits to area hospitals to a young man who demanded only a box of raisins, former Snow Queen Donna Strother Deekens shares her touching and humorous holiday memories from her twenty years in the gown. Kids from one to ninety-two will enjoy reminiscing with characters like the elves, Bruce the Spruce and, of course, Miller & Rhoads' legendary real Santa. Discover behind-the-scenes drama and learn firsthand what it was like to partake in this unforgettable event. |
Contributor Bio(s): Deekens, Donna Strother: - Donna Strother Deekens is owner of Teapots, Treats & Traditions. She has performed professionally as an actress, soloist, entertainer and public speaker. She played the role of a Snow Queen" to the "Real Santa" from 1971 to 1989 at the Miller & Rhoads department store in Richmond, Virginia. She is the author of three books, "Christmas at Miller & Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen"; "Santaland: A Miller & Rhoads Christmas"; and "Virginia's Legendary Santa Trains" (co-authored with Doug Riddell). |