Spooktacular Halloween Sightings

When I was little, Christmas was always my favorite holiday. A mountain of candy vs. a mountain of presents? There was really no contest. But as I've gotten old... I mean older... I have come to appreciate the fun and festive nature of Halloween. Apparently, I am not alone because many of Dallas' famous faces donned alternate personalities and persona's over the Halloween weekend. Here are a few of my favorites:

Dallas Cowboys rookie players visited a middle school in Arlington on Monday. Photo: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys End Season With Support From Famous Fans

The Cowboys were 4-11 heading into today's final game of the season against the Washington Redskins. According to USA Today, "They’ve played seven games at home at AT&T Stadium (today was their eighth) but haven’t won one since the opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 13. Alabama has played at Jerry Jones’ house twice this season and won both games — its opener against Wisconsin and the College Football Playoff on New Year’s Eve against Michigan State. So when you think about it, the Crimson Tide is more successful in the Cowboys’ stadium than the Cowboys." OUCH. The Dallas Cowboys may have had one of their worst seasons in recent memory but that didn't stop Dallas' famous faces from turning out to support America's Team at Sunday's game against longtime rival, the Washington Redskins.

How Dallas' Famous Faces Celebrated New Years Eve

Proving like they are just like us - only richer and usually better dressed - Dallas celebrities, sports stars and media journalists brought in the New Year like most of us... with friends, food and a whole lotta booze. I hope that wherever you were and whatever you did, you ended 2015 and started the new year surrounded by family, friends and a whole lotta love. Happy New Year everybody!!

Today our Rookie Club teamed up with @DoGoodLiveWell to deliver food & spread cheer at a local senior facility. pic.twitter.com/guHPoJ79y5

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 28, 2015

Kicking off the New Years festivities a few days early, the Dallas Cowboys Rookie Club teamed up with Do Good. Live Well to deliver food & spread cheer at a local senior facility.

We made it!!! Bon Voyage!! 🛳 pic.twitter.com/0nR5JtxSCp

— Melissa Rycroft (@MelissaRycroft) December 28, 2015

Well, @tonydovolani, looks a little different than the last time we did this...but not too shabby!! 😉 pic.twitter.com/72oqRGLSxM

— Melissa Rycroft (@MelissaRycroft) December 31, 2015

Melissa Rycroft (The Bachelor and Dancing With The Stars) headed off with her family on a Disney Cruise to bring in the New Year, proving that the happiest place on earth is anywhere your family is! And how cute is she with that baby bump!?

How Dallas Celebrities Spent Christmas

I woke up this morning with visions of sugarplums still dancing in my head. I love the merriment of Christmas - I celebrate all month along and am always sorry to see it go. So, let's stretch out the season one more day and take a gander at how some of our local celebrities, sports starts and newsmakers spent their holiday.

Christmas dinner at Paula's with our dear friends. Roast pig and cranberry tamales!

A photo posted by Stephan Pyles (@chefpyles) on Dec 25, 2015 at 6:37pm PST

Chef Stephan Pyles spent his Christmas Day with fellow chef Paula Lambert of The Mozzarella Company.

Merry Christmas from me and my new Cappuccino machine! Thanks Santa (mom&dad)!! 🎄🎁🎅☕ pic.twitter.com/tJZ2rVBgiH

— Hannah Kirby (@IamHannahKirby) December 26, 2015

Looks like Hannah Kirby, former contestant on The Voice, got her self a new cappachino machine.

Merry Christmas from the Lowes!

A photo posted by Sean Lowe (@seanloweksu) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:50am PST

Sean Lowe looks for true love on The Bachelor

The Bachelor debuted on ABC in 2002 and I honestly can't believe it's still on the air. I used to watch it and root for the Bachelor to find true love.  Only they never do. They find lust and 2 weeks after the show ends, the fame has gone to their heads and they are partying at the Playboy Mansion. Blech.

The search for Prince Charming and true love is one that is wired into a woman's DNA and hope springs eternal that not all men are pigs who think with their private parts (even if on some level, we know they all do). If the previews are any indication, this season's newest Romeo might actually be a decent guy with good intentions.

Born and raised in Texas, Sean Lowe, 28, won fans over during his run on Emily Maynard's season of The Bachelorette. As the second runner-up, Sean left the show brokenhearted, but still hopeful that he'd find love. Producers of The Bachelor came knocking soon after and Sean jumped on the opportunity.