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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.
Review of Oplatki Wafers
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
gifts
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.
Very good service.
By Elena from Severna Park, MD on January 22, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Best Uses: Christmas Eve Dinner
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Just what we expected.
Just what I was looking for
By Cindy from New Fairfield, CT on January 22, 2009
Pros: Good Value
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I usually get oplaki from local convents for our slovak christmas eve tradition. with the busy work days preventing me from traveing and less convents it was easy to order from your shop. thank-you. I may not have any religious product needs through the year, but will order oplaki again next year.
Perfect
By Mon from Webster, NY on January 22, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
These wafers were packed very nicely and were high quality, wrapped separately. They were wonderful.
Very good product
By Anne from Kirksville, MO on January 22, 2009
Pros: High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It was a nice tradition. Good product.
White and Pink Oplatki Christmas Wafers
By Sharon from Fairport, NY on January 22, 2009
Pros: Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
For years on Christmas Eve we as a family have shared the Oplatk. My husband would break a piece off and after we all shared it he would hand all of the pieces that he broke off to me. He said that he didn't care for the taste of it. This year I purchased the Oplatk from you and for the first time he ate all of the broken pieces and what was left of his bread. Every year I will continue to purchase my Christmas Bread from you.
a Polish tradition - very meaningful
By Krisha from Syracuse NY on January 22, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Being homebound, I was unable to go to the Church and get these for my Christmas celebration. My friend has cancer and was in the same situation. She was so grateful to get these as well. Getting these online was delightful and very meaningful to us and our families.
Perfect for the Season
By CCD Teacher from Cape Cod Mass on January 22, 2009
Pros: High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I got this as a gift for my CCD class. My husband is Polish and they used to have this for the Christmas Holiday
Special gift
By Friend in Faith from Cincinnati, Ohio on January 22, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I bought several wafers and gave them as a small gift to members of my 'Friends in Faith' I also gave some to family members to use at their special Christmas meal. Everyone was touched by the gift and enjoyed the blessings of closeness and love given with it.
Did not meet expectations
By Stash from Yorktown, VA on January 22, 2009
Pros: Good Value
Cons: Not What I Expected
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I had expected a much thinner wafer (like communion wafer) with more elegant embossing.
Exactly as expected!
By For The 3 Kids from New Jersey on January 22, 2009
Pros: Durable; Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This product was exactly as we expected and of the same quality and size as those we've used for decades but could not get this year. [...]
it was good quality product
By Anita from Fernandina Beach, FL on January 22, 2009
Pros: High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Attractively packaged.
Christmas wafers were perfect!
By ghost two from tampa, florida on January 22, 2009
Pros: Good Value; High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
A family tradition to share good wishes each holiday season.
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