Expatriate Walter Stevenson of Leeds, England continued to sulk Friday night as his non-Christian co-workers whooped it up at the annual office Christmas party, held in the posh Royal Equatorial Hotel, Pudong. "Jesus is the reason for the season," he said petulantly, crossing his arms across his chest.

Meanwhile, co-worker Anmar Ali said, "I love the holiday season, with all its festive lights and spirit of giving. It's a time for people to love one another and think of the less fortunate."

"I'm having a great time tonight," he added. "I got a nice gift from my secret Santa, and – ooh – Robbie Williams on karaoke! Gotta go!"

Stevenson elaborated his position, pointing to a man with a turban hovering by the punch bowl and a woman in a sari eating a canapé. "Christmas is a celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. People who don't believe in him have no right to have fun."

When asked for comment, co-worker Jason Schwartz, holding a full plastic cup in his hand, said, "Woooo!"