Christmas at Miller and Rhoads Memoirs of a Snow Queen |
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| Author:
| Deekens, Donna Strother |
| Series title: | Landmarks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61423-464-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2009 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing
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| Imprint: | History Press, The |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.