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Oplatkiem

Description:

Oplatkiem is a traditional Polish Christmas wafer that holds great cultural and religious significance. It typically comes in the form of a thin, rectangular sheet made from unleavened bread. It is usually embossed with images related to the Nativity or Christian symbols such as the Star of Bethlehem. Oplatkiem holds a unique tradition where family members share the wafer and exchange good wishes before beginning the Christmas Eve meal.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The oplatkiem is distributed and shared among family members during Christmas Eve.
• Verb: Families oplatkiem each other, wishing good health and blessings.

Senses:

1. Cultural Sense: Oplatkiem is a symbol of unity, love, and forgiveness which strengthens family bonds during the celebration of Christmas.
2. Linguistic Sense: Oplatkiem refers to the specific Christmas wafer used by Polish communities, containing meaningful images and shared during a ritual.

Sample Sentences:

• I brought a piece of oplatkiem from Poland to share the tradition with my friends.
• Every year, our family sits around the table, breaks oplatki, and wishes each other a joyful Christmas.
• During the Christmas Eve dinner, the oplatkiem is passed from the oldest to the youngest family member.

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