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 wife and beautiful children! I also love free silver
I love everyone.
I love my wife who I met on blind date 40 yrs ago.
I love my grand children Renee and Drew they are truly precious!
I love my family.
I love my wife.
I love the Lord my God with all my heart. I love this great republic, which our forefathers gave up so much to create. I love the wife & son that the Lord has blessed me with & all my family & friends. Also I sorely miss the 4 who went on before me last year.
I love my mom who is 92 and my cat who is 18.
I love my wife. She’s all that and then some. Life is so much sweeter with her in my life!
I love this web site called, Provident Metals. I tell everyone about this web site.
I love Our Lord My dear husband and this great country in that order. Stacking is a great way to do honor to all of the above. God says in His word to be prepared for the future, to honor our husbands and provide for the home, and to give honor to our country. By stacking we help prepare for the eventual shift that is coming in the economy, and will not need the assistance that others will when calamity hits. Thank you all
I love my family and friends as well as my puppy named Tucker. They do a lot for me and they make me feel loved.
I love that I am loved, and because of Love, I, too, love.
I love my baby, cause she’s my honey and I’m never gonna let her go!
I love my wife and our beautiful 10 yr old daughter. I’ve even got my daughter interested in silver
Wish I could afford more coins but since being disabled two years ago. I spend time thinking how can I get those great coins well this is great well here wish I would win for once in my life
I love buying silver from you guys, you are my sweet hearts
My favorite thing about Valentine’s day is collecting my rounds and ASEs from provident metals, great service.
My awesome Mom who is 96 years young. A beautiful person inside and out who raised me and two other boys. She lovingly always cared for all of us immediate family and relatives when things ever got tough. I love her as the greatest example a guy could ever have for outgoing concern for another human being!
My beloved wife. She has weathered every storm with me. She is my greatest treasure. Last year on Valentine’s Day, before we were even married, I gave her all of my silver with a note reminding her that where my treasure is, my heart will also be.
I love my five beautiful nieces.
I love my wife and 4 beautiful children!
I love my 9 year old son. I get him silver coins every year for his birthday. I teach him why silver and gold are important to save instead of saving paper fiat $. I teach him about inflation.
I really love my family and friends and am thankful for having them i all n my life.
I LOVE MY WIFE OF 47 YEARS. WE STARTED OUT AS PEN PALS…
I love my wife, 3 kids, and one on the way.
As a wife, mom, grandma, daughter, and a nurse, I LOVE being able to care for the ‘precious metals’ in my life…my ‘silver-haired’ patients, my mom in her ‘golden’ years, and my grandkids that ‘nickle and dime’ me to death. Every one is precious and life is short…so go love your precious metal people or pets. Happy Valentine’s Day!
I love my job, my wife and life
we love looking threw all the different silver coins provident metals has to offer us
At this time of the year when folks make extra efforts to celebrate their love with Valentine cards, flowers, meals, chocolates etc, I watch and smile as I see love demonstrated in various ways.
This year has a special significance to me and the love that I still have for my wife who left this world and my side 25 years ago in 1993.
In marriage the 25th anniversary is called the Silver anniversary but we never made it that far. Instead, this year marks the 25th year since she’s been gone.
The one I love may not be with me in person, but she is with me in spirit and I say this to all who still have someone special in their lives, love them like today is all you have… because it just might be. Love them like they are more precious than Silver or Gold.