Getting drunk is frowned upon.
James' parents tried to make him come with them to a long, boring Christmas sermon.
James wants to get out of going to the sermon.
James pretends that he threw up and is afraid of infecting the other church members.
James chugs half a bottle of vodka and starting talking about utter nonsense.
James' parents let him stay home and read his favorite book instead of listening to endless preaching.
James' parents let him stay home but lecture him extensively on Christmas morning.