Eat, drink, and be merry. Tomorrow ye may diet.

Christmas Eve
What: A special eat-in menu of oyster stew, latkes, and goose for Jews tired of Chinese and a movie; takeout for gentiles who don’t feel like cooking.
Why: Oy to the world.
When: Sat., 5 p.m.; coffee and dessert after 9 p.m. (reservations essential); takeout, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Lumière, 1293 Washington St., West Newton (617-244-9199).

European Holiday Treats
What: Gorgeous stollen, fig-anise breads, galettes, plus exquisite cheeses and house-cured meats.
Why: Bon Noel, baby.
When: Order weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-midnight; weekends, 8:30 a.m.-midnight.
Where: The Boulangerie at Sel de la Terre, 255 State St. (617-720-1300).

Christmas Dinner
What: A killer dinner of Calvados-laced lobster bisque, allspice-crusted duck, and more.
Why: All four-star fabulousness, no dirty dishes.
When: Sun., 2:30-8 p.m.
Where: Julien, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St. (617-422-5146).

Christmas Brunch
What: Stuff yourself silly with farm-fresh pâté and terrines, carved turkeys and lamb racks, bread puddings and tarts galore.
Why: Fill ’er up.
When: Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Henrietta’s Table, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge (617-661-5005).