This year the coffee chain’s holiday cups don’t have any specific wording or images–they’re just plain red. This has caused considerable consternation amongst a segment of the population that believes this is part of the “war on Christmas.”
What’s fascinating is how quickly this kind of controversy can spread through social media channels and how quickly discussions can get out of control. Donald Trump has even suggested patrons boycott Starbucks over these cups.
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