Memoirs of a Snow Queen December 12, 2009

Date:
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Time:
2:30pm-4:00pm

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 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.

Donna Deekens will be at CMoR for book signings Saturday, December 12 and Friday, December 18 from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The book is available for purchase in the Museum Shop.

Official Website: http://www.c-mor.org/content/memoirs-snow-queen