Contributed photoThe children at Friendship House Child Care Center in Dalton recently celebrated the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is an ancient holiday with more than 4,000 years of history. The festival is celebrated by one quarter of the world's population, more than 2 billion people. "The Friendship House teachers and caregivers appreciate the importance of celebrating different cultures; learning about cultural celebrations helps foster respect and open-mindedness for other cultures," according to Friendship House. "The celebrating our differences, as well as our common interests, can both unite and educate us."