A merry and bright Starbucks Christmas.

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Lingering over a delicious cup of coffee often is the best part of our day, particularly during this busy time of year. When it comes to gift-giving, we know that Starbucks is the perfect destination to find items that share the joyful spirit of the season. We can surprise someone with an exciting treat, make the holiday merrier with their coffees and teas, or just find a festive way to tote our morning brew.

The Starbucks 2013 Advent Calendar ($29.95) is a fun take on a beloved tradition--celebrating 25 days of wonder with reusable tins on a magnetic chalkboard. Every day holds a sweet surprise, a scrumptious vanilla or sea salt caramel, including one limited edition $5 Mini Starbucks Card. It has a ribbon for hanging, and, when the season ends, the chalkboard can be used to write messages and reminders, and the tins can be reused for a monthly calendar or covered in fabric for creative storage.

Gift Samplers are another great way to share Starbucks' variety of products. Their Coffee Sampler Gift Pack ($19.95) contains six sampler bags of Starbucks ground coffees that range from Blonde to Dark Roast. The...