It's November and you know what that means....red cups are back at Starbucks!

You can now enjoy your over-priced coffee in the comfort of a pretty red cup. Everyone knows that when the red cups come out, the holidays are officially among us.

Some people may not care for the red cups or they could care less, but who cares if Starbucks is trying to spruce up their decorations for the holiday season? Specifically this year, 2015, many are disappointed over the overall design of the cup. Instead of the usual red cup with snowflakes or some other holiday symbolism, this years cups are a two toned red to cranberry red color with no added design. Some even point out that this is Starbucks' way of taking the Christmas out of the cup, but who are we really kidding here? The money made during the holidays at Starbucks has to be outrageous. Whether more people are buying warmer, more expensive drink or the fact that almost everyone is buying gifts for someone, I doubt that Starbucks is really concerned about whether or not their cups are Christmasy enough. In reality, it's simply a business and this year they went with simplicity. Some are claiming that Starbucks is trying to take the Christmas out of the red cups. Personally, I don't think that Starbucks really can afford to do this, considering the crowdedness of their stores during this time of year and the excitement of the red cups in the first place.

Red cups don't just symbolize the holidays, they symbolize the most wonderful time of the year, festive drinks, and warm hearts. The wallets of many will open for holiday drinks such as peppermint mocha, caramel brûlée latte, gingerbread latte, and even more. These drinks and cups are iconic of the holiday season. Our favorite drinks (and cups) come back each season reminding us of the best time of year.

Whether or not Starbucks is trying to take the Christmas out of the cups, you will still find me drinking a peppermint mocha in my red cup because the Christmas is not defined by how others celebrate it, but how you celebrate it personally or with your family. If you want to think the red cups represent the holidays, then do it. If you want to think red cups are just a cool color change, that's fine too. I am personally very excited to continue in this Christmas tradition.

Speaking of red cups, I'll be right back, I'm about to head over to Starbucks and grab a holiday drink complete with a red cup! It will feel like Christmas in a cup (even though it's only November).