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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The love of life itself, there is nothing more great, we must all pause for one moment and really think of this and the sooner the better.
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I also love my family who puts up with my Silver obsession!
I Love my Wife!
Love everyone Regardless of Race or religion, Rich or Poor
I love my wife and our dogs. They always bring me joy and happiness.
Love my friends, Children and most of all my wife.
I love the history mystery behind Valentine’s Day!
I love my momma !
I love snow!
My wonderful family, including the four legged members.
My kids and grandkids are a true blessing
I love how even though my boss lives in a different state there always seams to be a valantines card and chocolates on my desk the day of valantines.
I love my wife and three kids happy v day everyone
I love golf, but I love my wife more.
I love my country, United States of America; as it was the only democratic republic ever in the world, and my parents fled communism after the second World War.
Love my mommy !!!!!!
I absolutely love my wife, my 2 year old boy and my 2 month old baby boy. I love my wife eapecially because she is their in the thick of it taking care of these boys in my absence while at work. She deserves anything and everything but Money/bullion still wouldnt be enough to show my appreciation for all she does.
Love my wife and son. I buy and save silver for him.
I love my wife Mary Beth and my kids Josh and Brianna. Nothing is more important to me than they are!
Love my family and my dog, Rhoda.
My bride of 30 years Sue Ellen!
I love everyone!
Wife and daughter
Son,dog,and life
Family and Friends
31 years ago this Valentine’s day I proposed to my wife who will be married 30 years in April we put our yellow lab down this past September and we now have a new chocolate lab Gracie that we love very much she is 9 weeks old today she is as sweet as chocolate
Wife, kids and cats.