During the month of February, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many places around the world. It’s a day to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. But do you know the origins of this holiday of romance?
The exact history of Valentine’s Day—and Saint Valentine—is not fully known, but we do know that the modern St. Valentine’s Day stems from both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. There are two prevalent tales the offer some insight.
The first tells of a third century Roman priest named Valentine who performed marriages in secret. This was because Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage, believing that single men made better soldiers than those with families. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, he was sentenced to death.
The second story tells of an imprisoned Valentine who sent the first “valentine” note after falling in love with the jailer’s daughter. He allegedly signed a letter to her “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still used today.
We may never know the exact origins of Valentine’s Day, but one thing we do know is that it’s a holiday steeped in romance and sweet, loving gestures. If your loved one enjoys collecting precious metal bullion, perhaps a silver round or bar might be a nice treat to show how much you care. And while you’re shopping, why not try your hand at winning some free silver!
You can enter our giveaway simply by mentioning one person/animal/event/thing that you love. Commenting below will serve as your entry for our February giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by February 25, 2018. One winner will be randomly selected on February 26, 2018 to receive a Provident Prospector 1 oz silver round. This Provident exclusive is a new redesign of an old favorite, and we expect to release more designs in the series soon.
Good luck and remember to spread the love!
Just like almost everyone else, I love my family.
I loved and miss my Pug house dog that passed away 6/22/17 named Tug. Tug the Pug!
Thanks PROVIDENT!
I love one-ounce silver coins and rounds. I love two-ounce silver coins and rounds twice as much.
My heart is so full of love for my wife that it tilts to one side!
I love my family! I love the way I have been treated by Provident Metals! 🙂
Please give any amount you can to help the children suffering with cancer. If this post is selected please forward to Saint Jude not me….. Thank You very much…
I like Valentine’s because it rhymes with Ballantines!
I love my wife of fifty years. I’m now disable and she is also. She takes care of me daily even thou she has become disable to. When we got married her mother said it will never work and won’t last a year. As you can see 50 is a long time!!! Yes she is my valentine over and over again!!! I love you Sandy.
I love my wife and all the things that make her special!
I love Jesus Christ. Grace, forgiveness and salvation. By way of hope there is purpose for our lives. Strength, patience and fortitude to go on daily an be able to love the simple things in life. All this equals faith and trust with rewards.
I love my wife!
I love my wife and my daughter too
They pick me up when I’m feeling blue
So on this Valentine’s Day I hope ya’ll deliver
One Troy ounce of prospector silver
I love my wife very much and am very thankful for 11 awesome fun filled years. Hoping for more to come.
I love waking up in the morning because I wake up next to her.
I love traveling and silver couns
Just bought a tube of twenty of these! Love them!
I love my wife!
My puppy will be thirteen on Valentines Day. He was born 2/14/2005. I love my “Luv Puppy”.
Love!
Got to say the wife. However, we both love our little lionhead bunnies. They are fun little balls of fluff!
I love my donkey. His name is Rooster because he brays every morning at sunrise (much to the dismay of those in earshot). I can’t wait until the grandkids are big enough to ride him.
When i think of Valentine day , I think of precious metals . Some people are said to have hearts of gold . Then there are others who have sterling relationships that can last a lifetime . A 25 year marriage is celebrated with something silver and for 50 years they celebrate with gold . Wedding rings are made of gold , so no matter how you look at it , precious metals have always been tied to love . That’s why on Valentines Day , we should all give our loved ones some sort of precious metal to celebrate .It’s the perfect gift .
I love my 12 year old chocolate labrador who is my dearest companion after the death of my precious wife. God bless her.
I still love my wife of 27 years as much as the day we married. Semper Fi!
I love my 10yr.old god daughter and got her started with collecting coins for her future education. She will likely be a customer of yours in the near future. She would very much appreciate a silver coin to help her jump start her collection.
Thank you, Leo B.
Happy Valentines Day to all. God bless our military and those who serve, God bless our country and may the name of Jesus be glorified!!!
Pit Bull dogs
I love my family.
Thanks
I love my wife. After all these years she still puts up with me.
I love my wife, happy valentines day! KIM. A.