Abstract: A Christmas tree stand includes a unitary H-frame consisting of four stub feet forming a cross-shape base and extending radially horizontally outwardly from each other, a pair of parallel upright stanchions extending integrally upwardly from intermediate portions of two adjacent feet, and an H-bar or horizontal reinforcing brace integrally connecting intermediate portions of the upright stanchions to each other. Four hollow foot extension shoes are telescopically mounted on the stub feet to make the stand and a tree mounted in it stable against tipping. Flexible tree trunk retaining straps fasten around upper and lower portions of the stanchions and around the tree trunk to hold the tree in an upright position.