By Michael Lee Simpson

A US Navy veteran who became the first professional Santa in the world to get a bionic arm has got an upgrade - so he can pick up a full Santa sack of presents with ease.

This year marks Mike Tindall's, 67, 31st Christmas since his left forearm was amputated following a 1994 workshop accident.

But Tindall, from Memphis, Tennessee, hasn't let him held him back bringing holiday magic alongside wife Cindy, 67, - who plays Mrs. Claus - for the last two decades.

The role presented unique challenges for him, from handing out presents and accepting letters from children until he received a Hero Arm last year.

Made by Open Bionics , a British company, the Hero Arm is an advanced, 3D-printed multi-grip bionic arm designed for amputees as young as five years old.

But

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