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!
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I love Jesus, Family and our Country. God Bless!
The only thing I love more than my wife are my two sons.
I love my family. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I love free bullion. Not as much as I love my wife, but still…
I love my 3 dogs. I’m a disabled veteran and my dogs provide a means to keep me calm when I get into a manic episode and help make the actual episode end much sooner.
I love my sons
I love my family, Rudi, Wiley and Butch!
I love my best friend Ly
I Love my wife the same today as I did 18 years ago when first I met her.
I love Jerry, my elderly German shepherd dog.
I love my three darling cats.
Hello, I love & miss my dear Husband of 53 years , Dennis ❤️He passed in 2016 & he’s always in my LOVING thoughts forever !!!
Bless all & love people while you can !!!
Sincerely,
Liz❤️❤️❤️
I love my wife.
I love my husband Paul because he is kind, loving, and supports my coin hobby!
In 2017 I ordered the last of your Prospector fine silver oz with .45 revolvers.. I love purchasing silver rounds that are no longer being minted if you know what I mean
I love the PM community ! We stand together, we stack forever, and for freedom we will endeavor !
I love my dog “Cat” and my dog “Dog”
Love my wife, Angie
Ilove my husband we are married over forty years and have two wonderful and loving children.
Happy Valentines day to my Wife of almost 18 years. Thanks for two wonderful kids and thank you for being such a caring and loving mother and wife. XOXOXO
I love my wife and kids, and, of course, free silver.
I love my girlfriend and love converting money into silver to store for our future
I love my wife and family
i love my wife Jeanie
I love my 4 kids, 9 dogs and wife and my Jeep.
I love flash mobs; they make me smile
I love my friend Kim
I love my dogs
I love my brother and all the ways he helps me.