NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS OPLATKI
White and Pink Oplatki
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Available in Family-Friendly Quantities!
Christmas is less than 100 days away, so it's time to place your order for Oplatki! Beat the Christmas rush and supply shortages! Our new supply is on its way and we expect to ship to you by early November! Make sure you have this cherished part of your family's tradition in plenty of time for Christmas. Beat the Christmas rush and supply shortages!
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Available in family-friendly quantities, you can buy Oplatki for your immediate family or get enough to send to all your nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandchildren!
The Oplatki measure 5 1/2" x 2 3/4" and come with 4 beautiful stamped Christmas images, such as the Nativity or the Star of Bethlehem. Each Oplatki comes in an envelope with the Oplatki tradition printed on the back. Oplatki stay fresh for a long time. It is safe to pre-order and store Oplatki for several months, preferably in a sealed container.
NEW THIS YEAR!
You spoke and we listened - now you can order sets of all White Oplatki. Pink Oplatki have traditionally been shared with pets, since animals were some of the first creatures to greet the Christ Child on Christmas. If your family doesn't have any pets, you can now order sets with all white Oplatki!
PINK & WHITE SETS
Set of 10 (8 white and 2 pink) = $6
Set of 20 (16 white and 4 pink) = $10
Set of 50 (40 white and 10 pink) = $22
Set of 100 (80 white and 20 pink) = $40 |
WHITE SETS
Set of 10 = $6
Set of 20 = $10
Set of 50 = $22
Set of 100 = $40 |
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OPLATKI - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: WHAT IS OPLATKI?
A: Oplatki are thin wafers, similar to Communion hosts, which measure 5 1/2in. x 2 3/4in. The wafers have four beautiful Christmas images stamped into them. The images include the Nativity, the Star of Bethlehem, or the Holy Family. Each set of wafers comes in an envelope with the Oplatki tradition printed on the back.
Q: HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE IT?
A:The authentic Polish pronunciation is O-pwaht-kee. This is the plural form of the word. One wafer is called Oplatek (O-pwah-tek).
Q: ARE THERE OTHER NAMES FOR THIS TRADITION?
A: Yes, in Lithuania the wafers are part of the Kucios meal and can be called by many names, including: plotkele, paplotelis, or plokstainelis. Depending on where the family is from they may even say kaledaitis. Slovaks call the wafers oblatky. In America the tradition is often called Christmas Wafers.
Q: WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE CHRISTMAS WAFERS?
A: Just before the Christmas Eve meal (in Polish called Wigilia) the entire family will gather around the table with the Oplatki. Generally the eldest member of the family will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer and passing it to another family member with a blessing. This blessing can simply consist of what you desire for your loved one in the upcoming year - whether it be good health, success, or happiness. The wafer is passed from person to person until all have had a piece and all have been given blessings. The purpose of this act is primarily to express ones unconditional love and forgiveness for each member of his or her family.
Q: WHY ARE SOME WAFERS WHITE AND SOME PINK?
A: Although this tradition is primarily enjoyed by the human members of the family, even the family pets can partake in this meal. The Pink Oplatki is made especially for pets. Traditionally, this corresponds to the animals that were present at Christ's birth. However, in current times, this can also represent the important role that pets play in the family.
Q: HOW DID THIS TRADITION START?
A: The tradition of the Oplatki originated in Poland during Early Christian times. This Christmas custom began with a simple white wafer, baked from flour and water. The wafers are wonderfully designed to display Christmas images, such as the Nativity. The tradition is popular throughout eastern Europe, including Lithuania and Slovakia.
Q: WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE?
A: The word Bethlehem means "House of Bread." The breaking of the bread is a sign of charity, unity, and friendship. The Oplatki Christmas wafers also remind us of the Eucharistic meal that Catholics participate in at each Mass. Just as we share in the Eucharist as one family in Christ and receive Christ's love through the Eucharist, the Oplatki allows for one's immediate family to come together and share the love they have for one another.
Q: OUR FAMILY ISN'T POLISH - CAN WE STILL HAVE OPLATKI?
A: YES! This tradition can become a part of every family's Christmas traditions!
Q: I LIVE FAR AWAY FROM MY FAMILY, WHAT CAN I DO?
A: Many families purchase Oplatki and include the wafers in Christmas cards to family members in distant locations. The tradition can easily be shared in this way with anyone around the world!
Q: WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF THE OPLATKI WAFERS?
A: Oplatki wafers stay fresh for a long time. It is safe to store the oplatki for several months, preferably in a sealed container.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS: Overall rating 
Wonderful and meaningful new tradition - "I sent some to relatives and shared this wonderful tradition with them. This was something my family used to do when I was young and brought back happy memories. [...] Kudos to you!"
-- Review by: Diane in Upstate NY.
Wonderful Polish Christmas Tradition - "This is our family's special Christmas tradition and we usually get them from my church. This year, my daughter was away at school, and we were able to send enough oplatki for her to share with the entire school and enjoy our family's christmas tradition with her peers."
-- Review by: Mookie's Mom in New Jersey
Very Good; just like I remember - "We used to get these through my grandmother's church and always loved them, especially as kids. My son asked me if I could find them and as our church does not offer them, I was so excited to find it on line. They arrived in perfect condition and everyone, especially the kids, enjoyed the Christmas tradition of breaking bread at the dinner table together."
-- Review by: Joanne in Damascus, MD
AWESOME!!!- "My dad is all about a traditional Christmas eve dinner, these Christmas oplatki 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!!!" -- Review by: mkochis, Arizona |
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