The giving and receiving of broas de mel traditionally carries a double meaning with the use of two expressions. The first, receber as broas (roughly, to receive the broas) represents the receiving of a gift, usually money. And the second, que ricas broas (roughly, "what rich/abundant broas"), contains an irony; for if one has had any problems that require the spending of money, the holidays only become poorer as a result. Another source states that the giving and receiving of broas represents the offering and receiving of good memories, remembrances or wishes.
