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White and Pink Oplatki Christmas Wafers (Oplatek)

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White and Pink Oplatki Christmas Wafers (Oplatek)

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This item is available for pre-order only, we expect to ship orders October 2010

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); a set of 50, which contains 40 white wafers and 10 pink wafers (Item #9990337); or in a set of 100, which contains 80 white wafers and 20 pink wafers (Item #9990338).

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Average Customer Rating: (41 Ratings) Based on 41 Reviews
Pros:  Good Value (19); High Quality (17); Durable (8)
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Great tradition to start!
By dkcote from Saco, ME on February 26, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This was a great way for everyone at Christmas to come together and share our wishes for each other.
I've ordered nicer ones with more detail
By Julia from Milford PA on January 23, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Any Opatki is always welcome at Christmas
Christmas wafers
By Jim from New Jersey on January 16, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This product was exactly what was advertised. Unfortunately I was trying to relive the product I tasted years ago. It was not the same. I guess you can never go home
Oplaki Wafers
By Sophia from Los Angeles, CA on January 14, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Perfect. [...] quality product. Thank you for carrying this product.
Too thick
By Bozena from San Diego, CA on January 12, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Good enough, but I found them too thick which made them feel very dry in the mouth and not very tasty.
"wonderful and meaningful new tradition"
By Diane from upstate NY on January 7, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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!
Wonderful Polish Christmas Tradition
By Mookie's Mom from New Jersey on January 6, 2010
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is our family's special Christmas tradition and we usually get the wafers 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. [...] the price was right[...]
Very Good; just like I remember
By Joanne in Damascus from Damascus, MD on January 5, 2010
Best Uses: Christmas dinner
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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.
Just as ordered
By Digs from Charlotte, NC on January 4, 2010
Pros: Lovely packaging; Perfectly fresh; Tasty
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It was so easy to find the wafers online and even easier to order them.
Very nice product, happy its available
By Jennie from Newark, Delaware on January 4, 2010
Best Uses: Holiday Tradition
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This item is used as a holiday tradition. We are a Catholic Polish family who share this bread at Christmas to wish one another good tidings.
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