There are few rituals as widely/enthusiastically practiced by the American youth as that of the rituals that are performed in the worshiping of the God of Merriment. The ritual is thought to be performed as a celebration of the God of Merriment and all he offers the young adolescents.

The youth often prepare for the ritual hours before it actually begins.

Females may partake in activates such as placing colorfully pigmented creams and powder on their face. It is unclear as to why adorning such substances on the face is necessary, but it is thought that it may aid the female in her worshiping experience. Some argue that the face powders allow the females to better access their inner power, therefore increasing their ability to attract the male through altered actions.

To further prepare for the ritual, worshipers of both genders may don clothes designated especially for the ritual. These clothes vary greatly dependent upon gender, body size, and worshiper’s preference. These costumes are often not selected based on factors such as protection from the elements, functionality, or durability.

Once the worshiper has readied their body for the ritual, they must then ready their mind for the act of worship.

This is done by dulling the senses through the use of foul-tasting substances. These substances are most often found in liquid form (although in some instances they may be shaped into semi-solids through the use of gelatin), and can be consumed orally alone or can be mixed with various other liquids to better the taste.

This dulling of the mind is often performed behind closed doors, for the elders have placed regulations upon the mind-dulling substances so that they may only be consumed by those who have rotated a particular number of times around the sun.

The liquid may affect the worshiper both mentally and physically, and if too much is consumed, it may cause the adolescent's body to reject the substance and force it out through the esophageal canal. This exiting of liquid after ingestion is frowned upon by most worshipers and considered, as the worshipers call it, a “party foul."

The worshiper who has broken the unspoken rule of the ritual may then be subjected to criticism from their peers and they may be labeled with phrases such as “lightweight” or with acronyms such as “D.A.B."

It is thought that as the adolescent worshipers become more versed in the ritual, they learn the way of the foul liquid and how to act appropriately while consuming it.

It is a mutual understanding among the adolescents that although the ritual may commence at a specific time, peak worshiping time is actually roughly an hour after the ritual has begun.

The room of worship is usually darkly lit with occasional bright beams of colored wavelengths. This may be to further confuse the adolescents dulled brain with heightened visual stimulation.

The ritual itself involves various aspects. One act performed by the adolescent is conducted by jerking their limbs around in various patterns as invisible sounds waves are projected. These sound waves vary in their size, frequency, and length.

If a worshiper is particularly pleased with a particular wavelength, they may make high pitched noises, flail at an increased speed, or attempt to mimic the wavelengths themselves through the use of their vocal chords. The wavelengths projected by the worshiper are often inaccurate and do not create the same sound effect as the projected sound waves, but seem to please the worshiper none-the-less.

If a worshiper wishes to communicate their true devotion to the God of Merriment, two or more may do so by flailing their limbs together to the sounds waves.

If the adolescents are truly dedicated to the act of worship, they can portray such by touching their lips together.

It is unclear if this lip touching is a form of nonverbal communication between the two or if they are actually speaking to one another just from close proximity.

It is clear that social interaction with fellow adolescents is an essential part of the ritual as the worshipers are rarely seen outside of their clusters of small groups.

Females often relieve liquid from themselves in small groups.

This is particularly interesting since the act of relieving oneself of liquid is often an activity the Americans prefer to perform in private. However, during the ritual, it is common to see a small female group entering the relieving site together.

It is unclear what causes the conclusion of the gathering. Perhaps the worshipers have become exhausted by their efforts and are physically incapable of continuing their worship.

The worshipers depart the ritual in various patterns. Some worshipers choose to leave with a fellow adolescent whom they did not know before the ritual.

It is thought that they may leave to further continue their worship in a more intimate setting.

It is unknown if the pairs communicate again after the night of worship is complete.