It’s Modern Family Christmas Eve! Just when Phil is skyping with his father, Claire notices a cigarette burn on the couch. Phil threatens to cancel Christmas if no one confesses. Since none of the kids caused the burn, he has to follow through and takes the tree out. The kids scheme to get Christmas back. Luke’s attempt falls through, but Alex’ confession has her parents all eager to get the festivities back on track. With the whole family opening presents under the tree, the couch starts burning again. It’s the sunlight filtered through a crystal ornament in the tree. The girls call on Phil for calling them liars. He tries to dig his way out, deflecting the confrontation, and offers to make it up to them ... with a trip ... to Italy! What a doofus!
For their part, Mitchell and Cameron learn a lesson about forgiveness from an un-fat Santa. They were standing in line to have Lily’s picture taken with Santa at the mall when the a-cappella carol group that ousted Cameron last year steps up in his face. Once on the parking lot, the un-fat Santa helps them packing up all their presents. He got fired because people complained he wasn’t fat enough. They feel guilty and invite him over when they realize he is unemployed and living in his car. After dinner, the carolers show up and Cameron is livid. Un-fat Santa pleads forgiveness, just as he forgave them for getting him fired. Cameron agrees and says a few nice words to the singer. “Even your apology is off-key,” the new leader says – and PAT! un-fat Santa punched his lights out. “You were nice, he was naughty,” he explains as he walks away into the night.
Meanwhile, Manny is complaining that his stepdad won’t allow any of their Columbian traditions in his house, like pulling pranks, fireworks and Columbian food. Jay is a stickler for traditions, everything has to go by his book by the hour. When he drops off the presents for Mitchell and Cameron, he complains about Manny. The guys encourage him this is his chance to establish new traditions with his new wife and son to cherish and remember. Jay takes it to heart, pulls a good prank on Manny, and lights up some fireworks at the end of the night. Aww, how sweet! A lovely episode, with some good laughs. Cameron has become my favorite family member. He is totally adorable.
For their part, Mitchell and Cameron learn a lesson about forgiveness from an un-fat Santa. They were standing in line to have Lily’s picture taken with Santa at the mall when the a-cappella carol group that ousted Cameron last year steps up in his face. Once on the parking lot, the un-fat Santa helps them packing up all their presents. He got fired because people complained he wasn’t fat enough. They feel guilty and invite him over when they realize he is unemployed and living in his car. After dinner, the carolers show up and Cameron is livid. Un-fat Santa pleads forgiveness, just as he forgave them for getting him fired. Cameron agrees and says a few nice words to the singer. “Even your apology is off-key,” the new leader says – and PAT! un-fat Santa punched his lights out. “You were nice, he was naughty,” he explains as he walks away into the night.
Meanwhile, Manny is complaining that his stepdad won’t allow any of their Columbian traditions in his house, like pulling pranks, fireworks and Columbian food. Jay is a stickler for traditions, everything has to go by his book by the hour. When he drops off the presents for Mitchell and Cameron, he complains about Manny. The guys encourage him this is his chance to establish new traditions with his new wife and son to cherish and remember. Jay takes it to heart, pulls a good prank on Manny, and lights up some fireworks at the end of the night. Aww, how sweet! A lovely episode, with some good laughs. Cameron has become my favorite family member. He is totally adorable.
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