Is there a substitute for Paraffin Wax in candy making?

I am going to be making candy for the first time this year as christmas gifts and some of the recipes are calling for paraffin wax, if I can get by without using it I would like to. Any ideas?Is there a substitute for Paraffin Wax in candy making?
you can buy candy melts with the wax already in it. Almond Bark brand melting chocolate and wilton's candy melts already have the right amount of wax in them to help them set up.Is there a substitute for Paraffin Wax in candy making?
You can replace the chocolate and paraffin wax with Almond Bark. It is sold on the same aisle with baking goods at the grocery store.