Chinese youth are creating a new way to celebrate the Lunar New Year called the “Cyber Lunar New Year.” They burn digital incense, buy virtual gifts, and connect with AI friends. Temples are being replaced by online worship. People join live streams showing incense smoke and Buddha statues to feel calm. Apps let users tap virtual wooden fish to relax. Online temples offer incense and lamp-lighting for just 5.9 to 9.9 yuan. One platform has 891,500 users who lit over 500,000 digital peace lamps. AI characters are helping young people fight loneliness. Many avoid family pressure by staying in cities and using AI companions during the holiday. Su Ran from Beijing said, “It eased my pre – Lunar New Year anxiety,” and the AI made her cold apartment feel less lonely. Shopping also goes digital. Instead of traditional fruits and sweets, youth buy music memberships, game skins, and virtual red envelopes. Yang, born in 2002, said digital gifts are “more creative.” Psychiatrist Shi Yu explained digital gifts cut physical hassles and help people far from home feel close. This Cyber Lunar New Year blends ancient spirit with modern tech. Young Chinese find new ways to keep tradition alive in a digital world.