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Christmas at Miller & Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen
Contributor(s): Deekens, Donna Strother (Author)
ISBN: 1596297654     ISBN-13: 9781596297654
Publisher: History Press
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2009
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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).