Starbucks is taking heat for its minimalist holiday cup design, and now Dunkin' Donuts is jumping into the brewing controversy by unveiling its holiday cups.

The Dunkin’ Donuts design is more festive than the Starbucks red cup, emblazoned with the word, “Joy” in red, which is circled by a wreath.

A group of evangelical Christians has targeted Starbucks for removing all symbols of Christmas from its holiday cups, accusing the coffee chain of waging a war on Christmas. Instead of boycotting, protesters are ordering Starbucks beverages using the name, “Merry Christmas.”

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