Oplatki (Christmas Wafers)

While this beautiful family Christmas tradition started centuries ago in Poland and Eastern Europe – it has now spread thoughout the world and been adopted by many Christian familes.

The Oplatki wafers (remeniecent of the bread used for the Liturgy of the Eucharist), are a simple white wafer, baked from flour and water. The wafers have designs to display Christmas images, such as the Nativity, adoring angels and the Star of Bethlehem.

More info on Oplatki and the Christmas Eve Vigil