: The episode includes several visual and thematic nods to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining , particularly regarding the cabin and some of the cinematography.
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 [S7E9] White Christmas
: 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