[s7e9] White Christmas -

: 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.

: 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. [S7E9] White Christmas

: Aside from "Silent Night," a guest character is seen playing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata on the piano during the episode. : Gloria's dream of a "white Christmas" is

: 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. : After hiding their feelings for months, Haley

: The family discovers an uninvited guest, Fig Wilson (played by guest star Andrea Martin), is already staying in the cabin. Alex views Fig as her "Ghost of Christmas Future" and fears she will end up just as cynical and alone.

: 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

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