Boy, 9, banned from school Christmas party - 'because he didn't believe in Jesus'Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus Teachers banned a nine-year-old schoolboy from attending his class Christmas party - because of his lack of religious beliefs. Sobbing Douglas Stewart was forced to stay at home while his friends got presents from Santa and tucked into ice cream and jelly. His parents were told he wasn't welcome at the celebration because they had pulled him out of religious eduction earlier in the year. Comments: 29 Score: [-] 574 [+].