In Cherokee language, HAPPY is an active verb. The form of it means that someone is doing an action. Galieliga = I am happy (right now). Its meaning also includes the feeling of being thankful.
This time of year you might see greetings in Cherokee language:
Ulihelisdi Tsisa Undetiyisgv = Merry Christmas
Ulihelisdi Atse Udetiyisgv = Happy New Year
If you go to a Cherokee person’s house, on any day, they will give you something to eat and drink. They might not even ask, might just set it in front of you. And you need to eat something, drink something. This is what the old people always to
