At this point in my life, the phrase means nothing more than "have a good weekend". Maybe if you try to see it from that angle?
My mother still has us up for Passover sometimes. Yes, the story is ridiculous and the Old Testament is filled with atrocious things. No one said you can't smile sardonically. Since the event never happened, think of it as if you were celebrating Bilbo's birthday or something. It's a made-up event, but the food is delicious (as long as it's not my mother making the matzo balls). Rest back on the pillow and eat someone else's cooking. I mean, Thanksgiving isn't religious, but it's based around some shitty ideas and made up ones too.
My mother still has us up for Passover sometimes. Yes, the story is ridiculous and the Old Testament is filled with atrocious things. No one said you can't smile sardonically. Since the event never happened, think of it as if you were celebrating Bilbo's birthday or something. It's a made-up event, but the food is delicious (as long as it's not my mother making the matzo balls). Rest back on the pillow and eat someone else's cooking. I mean, Thanksgiving isn't religious, but it's based around some shitty ideas and made up ones too.