Thursday is Red Cup Day at Starbucks, one of the most anticipated days of the year for Starbucks fanatics. The coffee chain rewards customers who order select holiday beverages with a free limited-edition red holiday cup.

Starbucks Red Cup Day has become an unofficial harbinger of the holiday season for fans of the coffee chain. Here's a look at what makes Red Cup Day special.

Thursday, Nov. 14, is Red Cup Day at Starbucks, one of the most anticipated days of the year for Starbucks fanatics. Here's how to get a holiday cup.