A Christmas icon has arrived in Bermuda — the one and only Santa Claus.

Santa greeted children from School House Nursery at the LF Wade International Airport shortly after arriving on the island on a Delta Air Lines flight yesterday morning.

He sang carols, listened to the children’s Christmas wish lists and gave each of them, as well as their teachers, an early Christmas present.

Nikki Fagan, the head of brand development and communications at Skyport, which operates the airport, said the concierge team was “delighted to have played a small role in sharing the magic of Christmas with Bermuda”.

“We ensured Santa received top-notch service upon arrival and experienced a smooth transition from the carrier through customs,” she added.

Ms Fagan also highlighted the series of holiday events scheduled at the airport throughout the season, which includes a school Christmas carol competition, a holiday market and happy hour specials from the Whistling Frog rum bar and grill.

Santa will spend most of his time on the island at his headquarters in Annex Toys on Reid Street.

He was there to greet children last evening and will continue next Friday from 6pm to 8pm, and will take photos with them from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

There will be additional photo opportunities on December 2, 9 and 16, from 10.30am until 11.30am.

Santa will also read children’s Christmas letters on the Annex Toys’ Letters to Santa Show.

This segment, which will begin on December 4, will air on ZFB TV 7 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6.30pm.

• To hear your letter read during the programme, place it inside the red mailbox at Annex Toys