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!
I love my daughter
I love my fiance Alexis and my dog bella
Love. It is not about who or what but how.
My two daughters are the loves of my life!
My family ,a great group of folks.
I love my wife of beautiful redheaded wife of 24 years. We married at 19 and are still going this will be our 25th year being married and I love her as much as the day I met her.
I love steamed oysters!
I love myself.
I love Lynn
I love Freebies
One of my many loves would have to be Zoey.
She watches over me day and night even going so far as to stand on my chest and staring at my face. You could never expect more from a kitty.
Love you Zoey
Oh my love’s like a red red rose
That’s newly sprung in June.
Oh my love’s like a melody
That’s sweetly played in tune.
So fair art thou my Bonnie lass!
So deep in love am I.
And I will love thee still my dear
Till all the seas gang dry.
Till all the seas gang dry my dear.
And the rocks melt with the sun.
And I will love thee still my dear
Though the sands of time they run!
-Robert Burns
I love my grandsons and my daughter their mother for giving me two beautiful grandsons
I love Valentines Day. It is the day I can share flowers, candy, special messages and yes even silver coins with everyone I hold dear.
I love my wife, and my daughter. They mean the world to me. I love that Provident metals is giving away a silver 1 oz round for expressing who we love. Thank you provident metals. I buy silver every week from this company.
Love Labrador Retrievers. Currently live with two, a black and a yellow. Sweetest girls you’d ever meet.
Love of:
Family;
Our Joy and strength
Faith:
The beginning of all wisdom
Country;
Cherished Freedom, the Eagle its symbol.
Hello, I love My Family
Why daughters and wife.
I got a prospector and some Ben Franklins last month . The prospector was the best looking purchase I’ve made. I will purchase more in the future.
Silver Silver Silver!
Love that Silver!
Fingers crossed!
I love my wonderful boyfriend, without him I would have never learnt the joys of investing in silver! He deserves a free round and much more!
I love my wife and kids….and a quick shout out to Provident Metals for making Me a long time customer. Received my first order last week and I cannot be more happy thanks again guys and girls.
My wife and I have been married for 52 years. We don’t mark anniversaries with great celebrations; even our 50th was spent quietly. Valentines Day reminds us of our love which we hope will forever be shared.
I love the diff scenes we can collect on our silver
I love my wife of 14 years, my 10 year old son, and my 3 day old baby boy.
I love stacking bullion.
And I love my Star Wars.
I find stacking silver is good for me as i am a disabled Vet, and if i cut a corner or two i can hold real hard assets, even on my near poverty income…Gold is just not going to happen for me …an gold oz. cost more then my monthly income! So, i stick with Silver, and hope it will e a help in my last days….thanx for the opportunity to win some free silver (Y)
I love my wife June very much.
Love me pet pug
A special day that I Love is my sons birthday, and my wife who gave me this special day.