Phil and Claire threaten to cancel Christmas when none of the kids will come clean about burning a hole in the couch. Jay is uncomfortable with Gloria and Manny's holiday traditions. Cameron and Mitchell take Lily to meet Santa, though this mall's Santa is less than jolly.

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Guest Stars: Brian T. Finney as Scott, Jeremy Scott Johnson as Andrew, Fred Willard as Frank Dunphy, The Greg Wilson as Head Elf

Writers: Dan O'Shannon

Director: Randall Einhorn