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Polish, Slovak and Lithuanian families observe this centuries-old Christmas Tradition. The word Oplatki means "Angel Bread". Sometimes you will see Oplatki spelled as Oplatky or Oplatke, and you will also see the singular version, Oplatek. The wafers, which are 5 1/2in. x 2 3/4in., come with 4 beautiful Christmas images, such as the Nativity or the Star of Bethlehem stamped on the wafer. Each wafer comes in an envelope with the Oplatki tradition printed on the back.

The back of the envelope reads:

"The word Bethlehem means "House of Bread." The breaking of the bread is a sign of charity, unity, and friendship. Religious family traditions and customs bring the truths of Faith into the home. One of these beautiful Christmas customs is the Christmas Wafer. A Wafer bearing a simple design commemorative of Christ's birth is broken by the head of the family and distributed to each member. With a simple prayer for God's grace and the welfare of the present and absent members of the family, the head family member breaks the Wafer and distributes it, a piece to each one at the table. While doing so each member of the family is kissed and is wished a joyful feast. The other family members then greet one another in the same way.

The spiritual lesson in this age old custom is unity of the family - the main pillar of society. The bond of unity is the Christ-like charity that should exist amongst the members of the family. The father of the family is the link in the unbroken chain of One Body, One Bread, One Christ, and One Church. The family joins him in this eternal procession no matter where they are. For there is a universal longing by men to be always with one another, with God.

All this brings to mind clearly our charity for one another, to seek salvation together. Family customs remind us that we seek and obtain salvation with the help of others at all times."

The envelopes measure 7-1/2" x 5-1/2". The wafers are available in a set of 10 (Item #9990270), which contains 8 white wafers and 2 pink wafers; in a set of 20, which contains 16 white wafers and 4 pink wafers (Item #9990271) or in a set of 40, which contains 32 white wafers and 8 pink wafers (Item #9990274).

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Average Customer Rating: (22 Ratings) Based on 22 Reviews
Pros:  Good Value (19); High Quality (17); Durable (8)
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AWESOME!!!
By mkochis from az on February 3, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Best Uses: Perfect for tradition
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
My dad is all about a traditional christmas eve dinner, these christmas waffers were PERFECT!!! they arrived on time, and not a single one was broken (a big concern of mine). My family loved them and they reminded my dad of christmas eve dinners from his childhood. thank you so much!!!
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By DannyK999 from Phoenix, AZ on January 27, 2009
Pros: Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Excellent
Great for Christmas and Easter
By Uncle Daniel from Chicago, IL on January 27, 2009
Pros: Good Value; High Quality
Cons: Not blessed by priest
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I purchased these for my family Christmas. When there were some remaining, my parents are going to use them for Easter. Children love them also.
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By eventpro from Highwood, IL on January 26, 2009
Pros: Good Value
Cons: Expensive
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Being Polish, we have used these wafers my whole life. I ordered through you since my usual source was sold out. The wafers are a tad bit small and they are a lot more expensive. But, they came in time so that we could continue our tradition.
Great source for this Christmas traditio
By Carnicom from Round Hill, VA on January 26, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quality product[...] reasonable price. Great way to keep a family Christmas tradition. Envelope and information sheet sent with each Oplatki wafer. Highly recommend this company.
Oplatki Christmas Wafers
By Lori from Pensacola, FL on January 23, 2009
Pros: Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sharing of the Oplatki at Christmas was a long time custom in my family but I had not had a source of the Christmas Wafers for some time. I sent them to friends as a Christmas card enclosure and they were generally received with appreciation. My only negative was that when you gave a dimension in your literature it was for only the wafer itself and not the envelope they came in. As a result I had to fold over two sides of the envelope to fit them in the cards. It would be helpful if the envelope could be a bit smaller without loosing any of the tradition information contained on the envelope. The product was excellent in quality and presentation.
wafers
By may from hilton head, sc on January 23, 2009
Pros: Good Value
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Product was everything they described
By BJ from Greensburg PA on January 23, 2009
Pros: Good Value
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Needed them for a traditional Polish Christmas Eve. They were perfect.
On Time/Perfect Condition
By Working in Schools from Virginia on January 23, 2009
Pros: Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I now live in a state that the churches don't distribute the wafers at Christmas. I found you online and I was delighted with the results. They came quickly and in perfect condition.
Wonderful Addition To Christmas Dinner
By Ed, Local Lay Minister from Brooklyn, NY on January 22, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality; Proper Consistency
Best Uses: Christmas Meal; Family gatherings; Traditional Polish Custom
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
We were delighted to add this special addition to the beginning of our main Christmas Dinner right after saying Grace. The Polish tradition of the eldest breaking bread (host) with each member of the family/friends and wishing only the best wishes to each other and for the forecoming New Year. And then with each other breaking bread and wishing best wishes also. A very hard item to obtain normally from Poland or special Convents where the Sisters made them fresh each year. Thank you for offering and making them available to us.
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