[s7e9] White Christmas [EXCLUSIVE ⚡]

: 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.

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

: 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

: 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.

: The episode includes several visual and thematic nods to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining , particularly regarding the cabin and some of the cinematography. : Jay makes a major announcement about his

: 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

: 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. Alex views Fig as her "Ghost of 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