The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Polish Religious Custom

At the Christmas meal Holy Wafers, which are brought home from
church, are put on a plate in the middle of the table. Before the
meal is begun, the head of the family, usually the father, starts
by taking a wafer, offering it to the person on his right to break
off a piece and wishing the person well. Then that person follows
by offering it to the person to their right and wishing that person
well. This continues until everyone at the table has received a
piece of the wafer and good wishes.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK

Date learned: 03-00-1992