It is Red Cup Day at coffee giant Starbucks, an unofficial holiday for java fans who enjoy discounts and rewards. Here's how it works: Stop by a participating Starbucks store on Thursday and get a free, 16-ounce holiday-themed reusable red cup when you purchase one of the coffee chain's special seasonal drinks.

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.

Tis Red Cup Day at Starbucks. That means free limited-edition red holiday cups for those ordering select holiday beverages at the coffee shop chain. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.