Happy Friendsgiving: 75,000-Plus Facebook Events

Thursday is officially Thanksgiving, but for many Facebook users, it is also “Friendsgiving.”

Thursday is officially Thanksgiving, but for many Facebook users, it is also “Friendsgiving.”

Facebook said in an email to SocialTimes that more than 75,000 events containing the words Friendsgiving or “Friendgiving” have been created, and the social network also shared some last-minute tips for incorporating Facebook into holiday festivities:

  • For those heading home, break up the family time by turning on the optional “Nearby Friends” and/or “Nearby Places” features to see who is within close proximity and might be interested in meeting up, as well as where to go–great for finding events and activities if you’re the visitor to town, too.
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