Such ongoing research involves the translation of numerous foreign and archaic language texts. The opening of the Gates between the Worlds and the starting of a flow of energy between participants and deities. The raising and sending a major part of the congregation's energy to the deities being worshipped. The returning of power from the deities to the congregation. Sacrifices offered to deities include tree branches, fruits, flowers and vegetables.
Clergy wear long white robes, while the congregation is encouraged to wear paleo-pagan garb.
The white beret was introduced by Bonewits as the signature of the ADF, the berets and any other head coverings are removed upon entering the ritual site, except during very hot weather. This sigil was perhaps derived from the shape of a foundation of an old Roman-Catholic temple. The logo, a branch sprouting from an oak tree stump, is a Celtic rendition inspired by the badge of the Scottish MacEwen clan. The Druid's Progress , edited by Bonewits and published twice yearly, and a bimonthly newsletter News from the Mother Grove .