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This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year. The celebrations of Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Lunar New Year both occur on Tuesday,
Say More marks Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Mardi Gras, Lent and more by talking about the many traditions and celebrations that come with these holidays. Mary and Patrick sit down with Wen Huang, author of Little Red Guard,