Oplatki Christmas Wafers - Traditional Family Holiday Christmas Polish Food Gifts for Sharing and Vigil Celebrations (Set of 10) (Pairs with Communion Cups)

A part of the Polish family Christmas Tradition is the breaking the Christmas Wafer "Oplatek" in Polish pronounced "oh-pwah-tek" during the Christmas Eve Vigil Feast or "Wigilia", the holiest of all the nights of the year in the Polish home, as their ancestors before them have done during the Christmas Celebration uniting the past with the present. . . heaven with earth. The sacred white wafers, much like those used for Holy Communion (unleavened wafers baked from pure wheat flour and water), are shared with each person present. The wafers are embossed with elegant Christmas related religious images. Family members and friends break off a piece of "oplatek" and give it to one another to eat. During the exchange best wishes and blessing are expressed as well as forgiveness. The breaking and exchanging part of "oplatek" is intend to remind participants of the importance of Christmas, God, and family. This is the most emotional time of the holiday for the Polish family--the sharing expression of love and forgiveness in celebration and tradition. The Vigil revolves around the importance of the Christmas Wafer. It literally unites family wherever they are on the Earth. Christmas Wafers have been mailed to each other during the holy season to solidify family unity. Send a package of "oplatki" to a loved one today to continue sharing this yearly ritual and rich heritage. Packaged Christmas Wafers (plural: "Oplatki") are hygienically sealed in polybags and additionally protected in an envelope with a "Wigilia" celebration full color image.

• TIMELESS POLISH TRADITION: Experience the cherished Polish Christmas with oplatki Christmas wafers or "oh-pwah-tek". This holiday custom brings family together during Wigilia (Christmas Eve Vigil Feast), an occasion uniting past and present, earth and heaven. As part of Polish food traditions, these Christmas decorations are more than just Christmas food gifts; they are a meaningful connection shared through communion wafers in homes worldwide.
• SACRED HOLIDAY TRADITION: Share the cherished tradition of oplatki Christmas wafers, unleavened and embossed with Christmas decorations symbolizing peace and unity. These communion wafers crafted from pure wheat flour and water add meaning to holiday gatherings. Family and friends exchange and break off pieces to eat, creating a heartfelt moment of connection. This wafer embodies centuries-old Polish food tradition, making it a timeless holiday addition to any celebration.
• HEARTFELT HOLIDAY TRADITION: The oplatki Christmas wafers embody the heartfelt tradition of sharing blessings and expressing forgiveness, a cherished moment in Polish holiday gatherings. This touching exchange reminds everyone of the true spirit of Christmas – unity, love, and devotion to family. Breaking and sharing the wafer is a meaningful symbol, celebrating the sacred bond of communion and love, making it an unforgettable part of a beautiful tradition passed through generations.
• CELEBRATE FAMILY UNITY: Experience the heartwarming tradition of Christmas wafers (oplatki), a cherished symbol of family unity during the holiday season. These wafers connect loved ones worldwide, making them meaningful Christmas food gifts. Enhance your gatherings with a communion cups and wafer set to create joyful memories. Incorporate these delights into your Christmas decorations and enjoy alongside delicious polish food. Celebrate love and togetherness with these special communion wafers.
• SHARE HOLIDAY JOY: Share the joy of tradition with our oplatki Christmas wafers, beautifully packaged to enhance your holiday celebrations. Each hygienically sealed wafer is perfect for family gatherings or as a thoughtful Christmas food gift. Enveloped with a vibrant "Wigilia" celebration image, these delicious communion wafers are a delightful way to connect with loved ones. Make your gatherings special with this cherished Polish food that embodies warmth and togetherness.