[s7e9]: White Christmas

: The episode includes several visual and thematic nods to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining , particularly regarding the cabin and some of the cinematography.

: 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. [S7E9] White Christmas

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 episode includes several visual and thematic

: 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. Watch the official promo for this holiday episode

: 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.

: 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.