{"product_id":"christmas-at-miller-rhoads-memoirs-of-a-snow-queen-9781540220479","title":"Christmas at Miller \u0026 Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen","description":"The Christmas season is a time for traditions, and in Richmond, one particular custom reigned supreme: a family outing to Miller \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; Rhoads's legendary 'real Santa.' Discover behind-the-scenes drama and learn firsthand what it was like to partake in this unforgettable event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeekens, Donna Strother:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Donna Strother Deekens is owner of Teapots, Treats \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; Rhoads department store in Richmond, Virginia. She is the author of three books, \"Christmas at Miller \u0026amp; Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen\"; \"Santaland: A Miller \u0026amp; Rhoads Christmas\"; and \"Virginia's Legendary Santa Trains\" (co-authored with Doug Riddell).","brand":"History Press Library Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50419268714770,"sku":"9781540220479","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_21b69d54-08d7-414d-8738-be1624bfc92c.jpg?v=1729482336","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/christmas-at-miller-rhoads-memoirs-of-a-snow-queen-9781540220479","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}