Paolo notices Morena, a young hairdresser, but she snubs him at first claiming to be the niece of the famous Countess Dal Pozzo, a well-known figure in Cortina.
The Covellis are in a crisis as their trusted upholsterer is on vacation, but he suggests sending his nephew Oscar as a replacement in time for New Year's Eve.
Roberto meets supermodel Megan Gale while skiing, but she is shooting a commercial and he is rudely pushed away by the model's boyfriend Gianni.
Countess Dal Pozzo befriends the Espositos pretending to be friendly, but her real intention is to sell them her villa in Costa Smeralda at a high price.
At the party, the stories of the various characters intertwine, and after the midnight toast, everyone sleds down to the valley except the countess, publicly humiliated by Pasquale Esposito who saw through her deceit, Morena who realizes Paolo's genuine interest, and Megan who understands her boyfriend will continue to betray her.