: After hiding their feelings for months, Haley and Andy are caught hooking up in a locked room at the cabin. This leads to the official end of Andy's relationship with Beth and the start of his relationship with Haley.
: The episode includes several visual and thematic nods to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining , particularly regarding the cabin and some of the cinematography.
: Fans noted a minor continuity error where a flashback shows Haley with her current short hairstyle instead of how it actually looked during that past timeframe. [S7E9] White Christmas
In the Modern Family episode , Gloria's attempt at a traditional snowy holiday at a mountain cabin is upended by record-breaking heat and a series of family revelations. Key Plot Developments
: Gloria's dream of a "white Christmas" is ruined when she realizes she misread her weather app in Celsius; the mountain retreat is actually hotter than their home. : After hiding their feelings for months, Haley
Watch the official promo for this holiday episode to see the family's reaction to the unseasonable heat: Modern Family 7x09 Promo "White Christmas" (HD) YouTube• Dec 7, 2015 "Modern Family" White Christmas (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb
: The pair tries to redeem themselves for a disastrous caroling performance from the previous year by rehearsing "Silent Night," only to be hindered by Lily's lack of musical talent. Trivia & Cultural References : Fans noted a minor continuity error where
: Jay makes a major announcement about his retirement from Pritchett's Closets but uses a fictional successor to test Claire's dedication to the company.