How do you explain virginity to a child?

Virginity is the state of not having had sex. A virgin is a person who chooses not to or has not yet had sex. Our culture defines basic sex as vaginal intercourse between a woman and a man.
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How do you explain virgin to a child in hocus pocus?

Hocus Pocus is way more sexual than I remembered

OK, so we know a crucial plot point is that a virgin has to light the Black Flame Candle to bring the Sanderson Sisters back to life. (Pro-tip: if your kid asks what a virgin is, just tell them “An inexperienced, innocent person” because it's not wrong.)
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How do you define virginity?

Virginity is the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. The term virgin originally only referred to sexually inexperienced women, but has evolved to encompass a range of definitions, as found in traditional, modern and ethical concepts.
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What is a male virgin called?

A young man who never experienced sex, as mentioned by Jasper in his answer, is a "virgin". It's the usual word to refer to a young man and can be used for both males and females, any age group. Some related words are: chaste, immaculate and virginal.
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How do you explain what a virgin is to a 7 year old?

Virginity is the state of not having had sex. A virgin is a person who chooses not to or has not yet had sex. Our culture defines basic sex as vaginal intercourse between a woman and a man. But sex also occurs between other genders when vaginal or anal penetration takes place.
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Why did a virgin have to light the candle?

“Legend says that on a full moon, it will raise the spirits of the dead when lit by a virgin on Halloween night,” Max says, running his fingers over the red and white candle.
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Why is Hocus Pocus inappropriate?

While all of the violence throughout the film is based in magic, parents on Common Sense Media warn that a cat getting run over by a bus, a zombie cutting his mouth open, and a little girl having the life force sucked out of her by the witches can be too intense for young kids.
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What does PG rating mean?

The M category was eventually changed to PG (parental guidance suggested), the R age limit was raised to 17 and on July 1, 1984, the PG-13 category was added to indicate film content with a “higher level of intensity.” According to the MPAA, the content of a PG-13 film “may be inappropriate for a children under 13 ...
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Is the Addams family appropriate?

What is The Addams Family rated? According to the film's IMDb page, The Addams Family is rated PG-13 for instances of smoking, mild sexuality, fright, and the use of profanity. Along with a disembodied hand and loan sharking, the film includes a séance, the selling of toxic lemonade, magic, and con artists.
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What does the black flame candle mean?

The Black Flame Candle is a dark magical candle made from the fat of a hanged man. If lit by a virgin on Halloween night during a full moon, it would raise the spirits of the dead for as long as the flame burned (which was one night).
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Is there a real black flame candle?

This 9-Ounce Black Flame Soy Candle ($23) is a modern take on an old classic. Made out of 100 percent soybean wax, this stylish candle will burn between 45-65 hours.
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Why is there black smoke coming out of my candle?

The primary cause of black smoke is an overly long wick. When a candle burns, the wax near the flame melts and the liquid wax is pulled up the wick to feed the flame. If the wick is too long, the balance of heat and fuel will be off. This throws off the chemical reaction and can produce excess soot and smoke.
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When a candle flame is high?

The most common reason for a tall flame is when the length of your candle wick is too long. You can fix this issue by using a wick trimmer to cut your wick down to 1/4 inch above the solid wax before every burn and once every 4 hours if you like to keep it burning.
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Are you supposed to cut the wick of a candle?

Keeping the candle wick trimmed helps control the amount of melted wax (i.e., fuel) that the candle has access to, which helps limit the amount of soot it creates. The trimmed wick also helps the candle burn more evenly, controlling the soot and prolonging the life of the candle.
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How do you make a green flame candle?

This makes one wick.
  1. Dissolve 1/2 tbsp. table salt, 1 tbsp. boric acid and 1 cup of warm water in a glass or disposable plastic bowl. ...
  2. Add 1 extra tsp. of boric acid or copper sulfate to the mix. ...
  3. Soak wicks in the solution for 12 to 24 hours. Hang to dry completely on a clothesline and proceed with making candles.
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How do you get black flames?

This is black fire. When you mix a sodium street light or low-pressure sodium lamp with a flame, you'll see a dark flame thanks to the sodium and some excited electrons. “It's strange to think of a flame as dark because as we know flames give out light, but the sodium is absorbing the light from the lamp.
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What do pink candles mean?

According to the candle color meaning guide, red and pink candles promote love and sexuality as well as self-love and appreciation. Couple a red or pink candle with a vanilla, jasmine, or rose aroma, and you've got a recipe for a romantic evening, whether it's going to be with a partner or yourself.
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What does red candle signify?

A red candlestick is a price chart indicating that the closing price of a security is below both the price at which it opened and previously closed. A candlestick may also be colored red if the close is below the prior close, but above the open—in which case it will usually appear hollow.
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Is Hocus Pocus based on a true story?

Hocus Pocus claims that the Sanderson sisters were hanged in Salem on October 31, 1693. While the names and date are fictional, the gruesome siblings on screen were indeed loosely based on the victims of the real Salem Witch Trials.
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What age is Coraline appropriate for?

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
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What does R in movies mean?

R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity.
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