What does the red cup from Starbucks mean?

In addition to the holiday menu, Starbucks is giving customers who buy a handcrafted holiday beverage of any size at participating stores on Friday a free red collectible holiday cup that’s reusable, the coffee chain says. …

When did Starbucks start the red cups?

1997
From magenta cups to custom designs, is there anything Starbucks hasn’t done? Every festive season since 1997, Starbucks has launched a new “red cup” design for its customers to collect. Newsweek took a look at the designs from over the years to see how they have evolved.

What is the controversy with Starbucks?

The controversy comes at a time when Starbucks can ill afford to lose any business: Comparable sales in the U.S. in the last week in May were down 32%, with most business coming from drive-thru and curbside pickup given that in-store seating is not available even as lockdowns ease.

What’s the controversy with the Starbucks Red Cup?

Starbucks’s red cup controversy, explained. In certain pockets of the US, it speaks to something larger than the vessel from which we drink our hot, caffeinated beverages. To some, the naked red cup, unadorned with symbols like holly or snowflakes, is an affront against the Christian faith, a cut against Christianity.

What does the new Starbucks Holiday Cup look like?

Starbucks rolls out a new holiday cup that’s decidedly more subdued than years past: a rather plain, red ombre design, which the company explains is intended to “usher in the holidays with a purity of design that welcomes all of our stories” (aka be more inclusive).

Why are there snowflakes on Starbucks red cups?

To some, the naked red cup, unadorned with symbols like holly or snowflakes, is an affront against the Christian faith, a cut against Christianity. For others, it’s a chance to beat their chests and scream about Christian and conservative stupidity into the faceless void of the internet.

Why did Starbucks remove Christmas from their cups?

It’s a rant stemming from a conservative Christian belief that there is a “war on Christmas,” and that each year during the holidays, Christians are persecuted by companies. The video, which Feuerstein posted on November 5, has amassed more than 14 million views. Starbucks REMOVED CHRISTMAS from their cups because they hate Jesus