We love to have a real tree in our home for Christmas — I understand the reasons why people prefer a faux tree, but man… you just can’t beat that fresh evergreen scent! 🌲 These two items are our secrets to live Christmas tree success: the XXL base stand (with large capacity water reservoir) paired with the tall water funnel (which saves my Millennial back 🤣). We love how secure the base is and it fits perfectly inside my large Balsam Hill tree collar. Highly recommend placing a mat underneath the base to protect your floors as well.