The latter half of the year brings a series of festive holidays, beginning with the spooky celebration of Halloween. Modern Halloween is filled with costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating, shedding its darker historical roots. While Halloween isn’t traditionally a gift-giving occasion, it’s always a good time to invest in themed bullion. Provident Metals offers a variety of Halloween bullion designs perfect for the season.
Each year, private mints introduce new and exciting Halloween bullion designs, adding to the diverse options available. When you explore Halloween Bullion, you’ll often find 1 oz silver rounds, 1 oz silver bars, and 1 oz copper rounds. Designs range from classic Halloween themes like witches, gravestones, and bats to skeletons and the iconic Sugar Skulls from the Day of the Dead.
As the Roman Empire conquered Celtic lands, Samhain was combined with two Roman festivals: Feralia, a day in late October when the Romans traditionally commemorated the passing of the dead, and Pomona, a day to honor the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a day to honor all saints, known as All Saints’ Day. The evening before became known as All Hallows’ Eve, which eventually evolved into Halloween.
Among the most common symbols of Halloween today are witches. With their pointed hats, broomsticks, and black cats, witches are a quintessential Halloween symbol. The association of witches with Halloween stems from the holiday’s pagan roots and the perceived connection between witchcraft and the supernatural. Black cats, often depicted as witch’s familiars, have long been associated with bad luck and dark magic in Western folklore. During Halloween, these feline figures frequently appear in decorations alongside their witch counterparts.
If you have any questions about Halloween Bullion, feel free to reach out to Provident Metals. Call us at 800-313-3315, chat with us online, or email us for assistance.