There are many secret messages in company logos you may have missed, and Starbucks is no exception. Logo designers like to incorporate clever visual tricks or less-obvious details into their work. And according to the team that redesigned the Starbucks logo in 2011, one last-minute decision made all the difference.

The Starbucks holiday menu rings in the season for merriment and hot beverages to keep you cozy. Here's why I always order this holiday drink during the winter.