Opłatek is a traditional Polish wafer made from simple ingredients like flour and water. It is thin, rectangular, and often embossed with religious symbols or images. Opłatek is typically used during the Christmas season, particularly on Wigilia, the Christmas Eve dinner, where it symbolizes unity and forgiveness among family members. During the Wigilia meal, family members share the opłatek by breaking off a piece and exchanging wishes for health and happiness. This ritual emphasizes the importance of togetherness and love during the holiday season. Opłatek is not only a food item but also a meaningful part of Polish cultural and religious traditions.