The holidays sneak up fast, don't they?
One minute, you're planning your fall content calendar. The next, it's mid-November and you're scrambling to finish posts between baking pies, wrapping gifts, and hunting for the last roll of tape.
As a content creator, you know this feeling a little too well.
You also know that seasonal content matters. It drives traffic, and readers love it. But between recipe testing, photoshoots, writing, and — oh yeah — actually enjoying the holidays yourself? Your content calendar starts feeling like one more gift you forgot to wrap.
But with Tasty Roundups, you don't have to write endless holiday posts in real time.
I'll show you how to use it to batch a season of holiday roundups in one afternoon, with content you already have. That way, you can kick back with a cozy cup of cocoa while your content works its festive magic. ☕️
Why roundup posts are perfect for seasonal + holiday content
Holiday readers want options. When someone searches for “Christmas cookie ideas,” they don’t want just one recipe. They want a collection to choose from. Roundups give them that.
Roundups rank for bigger keywords. These posts help you target phrases your audience is searching for, like “DIY Christmas ornaments” or “Winter holiday destinations,” driving visitors to your blog when it matters most.
Old content gets a second life too. Your pumpkin bread recipe from three years ago? Bundle it into a “Best Fall Recipes” roundup and watch it gain fresh eyes all over again.
Create them fast. With Tasty Roundups, you’re reorganizing content you’ve already written. So you make multiple holiday roundups in minutes, not days or weeks.
Want to see how quickly we created this Winter Soup Roundup? Hit Play!
The magic really happens when you combine this with a smart batching strategy.
Instead of rushing, you pull together posts around 3-5 seasonal themes. Then build, duplicate, and tweak roundups to multiply your content.
You're giving your existing posts a festive makeover that your readers will love, and freeing up your time to enjoy the holidays yourself.
How to create your holiday content roundups
We put together a simple, solid system to save your time and your sanity this holiday season. 🎁
Ready to start batching holiday day content? Grab Tasty Roundups and add it to your WordPress site.
Don't even have 2 minutes to spare during the holidays? Don't worry, our plugins have a 14-day money-back guarantee.
1. Choose your holiday roundup themes
Start with holiday content categories that are related to your niche and that your readers are searching for.
Check out some of these holiday content examples for inspiration (some from our very own WP Tasty users ❤️).
- Easy, delicious Thanksgiving sides
- Christmas brunch recipe ideas
- 20 Christmas Treats in under 30 minutes
- Winter wellness destinations for travelers
- Holiday crafts for kids
For this example, I'll go with 6 Christmas cookie recipes without chocolate.
2. Add the Tasty Roundups block to your holiday post
After you pick your theme, it’s time to build your roundup!
In your WordPress editor, type /roundup and click Tasty Roundup (not the Legacy version).
You’ll see a new block show up in your editor.
This is where you start adding your oh-so-festive posts.
3. Pull your holiday content into your roundup
Inside the block, click + Add Roundup Item to start creating your post.
This is where our WordPress roundup plugin makes it SO easy. You don't have to open 20 tabs trying to remember what you posted last December.
Just search, click, and your posts drop right into place.
Our roundup plugin auto-pulls the image, title, and description from each post! That way, you’re curating — not copy-pasting.
Plus, you still have the power to edit each one.
Keep adding posts until your favorites are in! Your cozy holiday lineup is officially taking shape. 🎄
4. Edit and publish your fresh piece of holiday content!
Let's put the final touches on the roundup before it goes live!
Use the up/down arrows to put your most clickable post first.
Update your button text so it matches the vibe. Instead of the default “Read more,” try something like: “Make these cookies!”, “Get this itinerary,” or “Try this craft.”
In the right sidebar, tweak the layout: change columns, switch image shape (square, rounded, circle, cover), and adjust the button style.
You also choose what shows in each card! Toggle
- Image
- Description
- Button
- Numbers
All done? Check your holiday list, Santa style. 🎅🏼 Then publish or schedule it for later.
Your holiday lineup is officially out there, spreading holiday cheer!
5. Repurpose your stand alone holiday post into fresh roundups
Okay, the cookie post is live. Here's how to get more content out of this.
If you’ve also shared pies, brownies, bars, or cupcakes without chocolate, turn them into a new roundup like “Best Christmas Desserts (No Chocolate Needed).”
It doesn't have to be a recipe roundup though! This works for other niches, too.
🗺️ Here's a travel example too! If you’ve written about Berlin, Vienna, and Quebec City Christmas markets, bundle them into “Magical Christmas Markets for First-Timers.”
6. Schedule your holiday content weekly
Space these roundups throughout the season so you're consistently publishing.
This breathes new life into your older blog posts while creating fresh seasonal content your readers want. And you save time by batching an entire season's worth of content in one focused work session!
No more last-minute holiday scrambling or stress-publishing at midnight. You get a smart system that works while you're busy enjoying your own holiday moments.
Remix your way to more holiday content
One roundup can become multiple posts with just a few tweaks.
That “Christmas Cookie Recipes without Chocolate” roundup I created? With some strategic adjustments, I can turn it into:
- “No-Chocolate Christmas Desserts”
- “Kid-Approved No Chocolate Cookies”
- “Last Minute No Chocolate Cookies”
See how the foundation stays the same? Then, you're just refreshing the packaging. It's like serving leftovers in a way nobody recognizes them! 😉
What changes:
- The seasonal hook in your intro
- A handful of recipe items in the lineup
- Featured image + Pinterest graphic
- Title + meta description
What stays
- The structure you already created with Tasty Roundups
- Most of your curated content
- The value your readers came for (Your recipe, craft, guide, etc!)
Creating 2-3 variations from one post template means tripling your content without tripling your workload!
Give your evergreen holiday content new life
Remember that amazing gingerbread recipe from two years ago that barely gets traffic anymore? Or that DIY ornament tutorial that deserves more love?
It still works. It just needs a refresh.
Here's are a few quick tips for refreshing it and adding it to a round up!
- Add a fresh intro. Speak to this year’s mood — budget-friendly, time-saving, or giftable recipes always win.
- Reorder your lineup. Lead with your strongest or most timely picks to make old content feel new again.
- Update the images. Swap in a fresh photo or add a Pinterest graphic to catch new eyes.
New readers haven’t seen it, and longtime fans will love the reminder!
Real-life holiday content ideas by blog niche
Let's get specific about how different types of bloggers can use this system.
🍽 Food Bloggers
- Cozy Thanksgiving Sides for Vegetarians: Round up your best side dish recipes — from classic stuffing to creative sweet potato dishes.
- Cranberry Christmas Mocktail Ideas: Margaritas, mules, and sangrias that are bright, bubbly, and alcohol-free.
- Pumpkin Is a Way of Life: Gather every pumpkin recipe on your blog! If it has pumpkin, it belongs in this roundup.
✈️ Travel Bloggers
- Light Up Night Sights for Families: Feature destinations known for their holiday light displays and festivals.
- Warm Weather Winter Escapes: Highlight warm, sunny getaways for those looking to escape the winter chill.
- European Christmas Market Guides: Show off the best holiday markets you've covered, whether local or international.
✂️ Craft/Lifestyle Bloggers
- Kids' Christmas Crafts: Collect your most kid-friendly holiday projects in one easy-to-reference post.
- DIY Holiday Deco: Gather your home decor tutorials that add festive touches without breaking the bank.
- New Year's Eve Craft Fun: Round up activities and crafts perfect for celebrating the new year.
Turn these into Roundups in minutes with Tasty Roundups. Each theme becomes a valuable resource your readers will bookmark, share, and come back to year after year.
See how this works? You're creating a content system that serves you season after season!
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Ready to batch content smarter this holiday season?
You don't have to feel overwhelmed by holiday content anymore. With Tasty Roundups and this batching system, you can create a season's worth of valuable content without the stress.
You bring the ideas, we bring the tools.
Try Tasty Roundups now and see how easy batching seasonal content can be. ✨