Abstract: A tree stand for supporting a Christmas tree in an upright position has a remote watering box/water storage tank disguised to resemble a wrapped gift/Christmas present under the tree. Water can run through tubing positioned under the tree skirt from the bottom of the remote watering box to the bottom of the watertight tree stand. When a ball valve (or similar valve means) in the water line is opened, the level in the stand will rise to the level of the water in the tank. Water can be easily added to the watering box/storage tank to maintain it at the desired level without a person having to crawl under the tree. The tree stand has four legs which can fold up to give the stand a compact shape which can nest within the remote watering box reducing the amount of storage space required when the stand is not being used.