Was this an actual historic event? YESWas this an actual historic event? (thinking of confetti, here).
Does it involve a particular confection (cookie, candy or pastry)? YES, for the most part.Does it involve a particular confection (cookie, candy or pastry)?
Was the judge Italian (as in, post Margarita) NOWas the judge Italian (as in, post Margarita), or Roman?
You're killing me here Irish. <_<The judge was Pilate who released Barrabas (who was guilty) and sentenced Jesus (who was innocent) to die.
Jesus's subsequent resurrection is celebrated at Easter with the traditional giving of candies.