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Written by: Sofia Viruez-Munoz🇧🇴🇺🇸 Starbucks Hello Kitty Collaboration, Newly Designed Holiday Cup, Glass Bearista Cold Cup (Photo credit via Starbucks website) The first sip of a holiday drink feels like crossing a seasonal threshold.  On November 6, Starbucks officially launched its 2025 Holiday Menu, a lineup that blends beloved classics, new treats, and this year’s most photogenic collection of seasonal merchandise yet.  At Starbucks, the holidays

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