Christmas at Miller & Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen

The Christmas season is a time for traditions, and in Richmond, one particular custom reigned supreme: a family outing to Miller & Rhoads department store. There, thousands of smiling faces would be 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's legendary 'real Santa.' Discover behind-the-scenes drama and learn firsthand what it was like to partake in this unforgettable event.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 11/01/2009
ISBN: 9781540220479
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d