Starbucks' holiday cups have returned. Here's how they compare to the coffee giant's red cups of years past. (SBUX)

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Starbucks' holiday cups hit stores on Friday.




The coffee giant is trying to be extra-festive this year, kicking off its holiday season more than a week earlier than last year.




We rounded up 20 years of Starbucks' holiday cups to see how this year's options stack up against past designs.



Starbucks' newest holiday cups have arrived as the coffee chain doubles down on holiday cheer.
On Friday, the coffee giant is rolling out its full holiday assortment, more than a full week earlier than it did last year. And, that means the return of the iconic holiday cup, which is intended to be extra-festive this year.
"Our customers tell us they love the holidays and Starbucks holiday cups are a cue that the season is upon us," Chief Operating Officer Roz Brewer said on a call with investors on Thursday.